--- title: "Befriended — check charity number 1175623 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Befriended a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1175623. Disability charity based in 20 South Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/befriended retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:24:54.130Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Befriended is a registered charity (number 1175623) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; religious activities; recreation. Its latest reported income was £155,418 (year ending 2025-09-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Befriended? Registered charity number 1175623 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 20 South Street Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £155,418 Website [www.befriended.org](http://www.befriended.org/) ## What does Befriended do? Befriended provides a range of services aimed at combating loneliness and isolation amongst older people living in Mid Sussex. These include face to face befriending, telephone befriending, befriended buddies, bereavement support, chaplaincy, exercise classes, social activities and events. ## What causes is Befriended registered for? DisabilityReligious ActivitiesRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Befriended yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Befriended is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=befriended&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.befriended.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Befriended a legitimate charity? Yes. Befriended is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1175623) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Befriended's charity number? Befriended's charity number is 1175623. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1175623? Search 1175623 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Befriended do? Befriended provides a range of services aimed at combating loneliness and isolation amongst older people living in Mid Sussex. These include face to face befriending, telephone befriending, befriended buddies, bereavement support, chaplaincy, exercise classes, social activities and events. Does Befriended have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Befriended. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Befriended? Befriended's website is http://www.befriended.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1175623).