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Registered charity · No. SC023610Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)City of Edinburgh

Befriending Networks Ltd

Befriending Networks Ltd is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of citizenship or community development, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in City of Edinburgh.

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Befriending Networks Ltd is a registered charity (number SC023610) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of citizenship or community development; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £272,482 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Befriending Networks Ltd?

Registered charity number
SC023610
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Location
City of Edinburgh
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£272,482

What does Befriending Networks Ltd do?

We are the network for befriending organisations. Established as a charity in 1994, we have thirty years of experience in supporting and connecting befriending services. Our members form the largest network of befriending services in the world. We provide access to sector-specific training, events, resources, and awards which support quality in befriending. Each year we coordinate Befriending Week from the 1st – 7th November. Our vision is of a society where quality befriending support is available to everyone who needs it, and the importance of meaningful connection is recognised. As the n…

What causes is Befriending Networks Ltd registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Befriending Networks Ltd yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Befriending Networks Ltd 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Befriending Networks Ltd a legitimate charity?
Yes. Befriending Networks Ltd is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC023610) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.
What is Befriending Networks Ltd's charity number?
Befriending Networks Ltd's charity number is SC023610. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC023610?
Search SC023610 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Befriending Networks Ltd do?
We are the network for befriending organisations. Established as a charity in 1994, we have thirty years of experience in supporting and connecting befriending services. Our members form the largest network of befriending services in the world. We provide access to sector-specific training, events, resources, and awards which support quality in befriending. Each year we coordinate Befriending Week from the 1st – 7th November. Our vision is of a society where quality befriending support is available to everyone who needs it, and the importance of meaningful connection is recognised. As the n…
Does Befriending Networks Ltd have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Befriending Networks Ltd. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Befriending Networks Ltd?
Befriending Networks Ltd's website is http://www.befriending.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.