--- title: "British Friends of Ariel — check charity number 296269 | CharityCompare" description: "Is British Friends of Ariel a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 296269. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in 35-37 Brent Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/british-friends-of-ariel retrieved: 2026-08-19T06:18:02.282Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer British Friends of Ariel is a registered charity (number 296269) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. 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 British Friends of Ariel? Registered charity number 296269 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location 35-37 Brent Street ## What does British Friends of Ariel do? Making grants to those institutions and charities falling within the charity's objects. ## What causes is British Friends of Ariel registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for British Friends of Ariel yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. British Friends of Ariel 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=british-friends-of-ariel&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is British Friends of Ariel a legitimate charity? Yes. British Friends of Ariel is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 296269) 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 British Friends of Ariel's charity number? British Friends of Ariel's charity number is 296269. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 296269? Search 296269 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 British Friends of Ariel do? Making grants to those institutions and charities falling within the charity's objects. Does British Friends of Ariel have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Friends of Ariel. 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 British Friends of Ariel? British Friends of Ariel does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/296269).