--- title: "British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs — check charity number 293776 | CharityCompare" description: "Is British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 293776. Education/training charity based in Friends House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/british-friends-of-quaker-council-for-european-affairs retrieved: 2026-08-19T06:20:01.820Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs is a registered charity (number 293776) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £83,795 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs? Registered charity number 293776 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Friends House Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £83,795 Website [www.qcea.org/bf](http://www.qcea.org/bf/) ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs 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-quaker-council-for-european-affairs&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.qcea.org/bf/) ## Frequently asked questions Is British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs a legitimate charity? Yes. British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 293776) 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 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? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs. 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 Quaker Council for European Affairs? British Friends of Quaker Council for European Affairs's website is http://www.qcea.org/bf/ — 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/293776).