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British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs

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British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, religious activities, economic/community development/employment.

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What are the key facts about British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31
£83,795
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31
£56,319
Registered charity number
293776
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Other
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Friends House
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Yes

Quick answer

British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs (number 293776) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs do?

The primary purpose of the QCEA British Committee (BC) is to support the work of Quaker House in Brussels (QCEA). The Quaker Council for European Affairs (QCEA) was founded in 1979 to bear witness throughout Europe to Friends' long-standing concerns for peace, human rights and the right sharing of resources. It does this chiefly through staff based at Quaker House in Brussels.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs

Answers British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Also known as
Q C E a British Committee
Previous names on the register
The British Committee of the Quaker Council for European Affairs; Quakers for Europe
Where it says it operates
Scotland · Belgium · Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Other Charitable Activities.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs registered for?

Education/trainingReligious ActivitiesEconomic/community Development/employment

Why is there no Clarity Score for British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs as a registered charity (number 293776) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs's charity number?
British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs's charity number is 293776. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 293776?
Search 293776 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 Quaker Council for European Affairs do?
The primary purpose of the QCEA British Committee (BC) is to support the work of Quaker House in Brussels (QCEA). The Quaker Council for European Affairs (QCEA) was founded in 1979 to bear witness throughout Europe to Friends' long-standing concerns for peace, human rights and the right sharing of resources. It does this chiefly through staff based at Quaker House in Brussels.
Does British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs?
British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs's website listed in our register data is http://www.qcea.org/bf/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs?
The register records British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs's trustees paid?
British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs previously called?
The register lists these previous names for British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs: The British Committee of the Quaker Council for European Affairs; Quakers for Europe.
When was British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs registered as a charity?
British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs was entered on the register on 26 February 1986.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.