--- title: "Burntwood Be a Friend — check charity number 1200409 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Burntwood Be a Friend a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1200409. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Church Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/burntwood-be-a-friend retrieved: 2026-08-19T11:04:15.922Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Burntwood Be a Friend is a registered charity (number 1200409) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £135,111 (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 Burntwood Be a Friend? Registered charity number 1200409 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Church Street Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £135,111 Website [burntwoodbeafriend.co.uk](http://burntwoodbeafriend.co.uk/) ## What does Burntwood Be a Friend do? Reduce the amount of food going into landfill whilst at the same time trying to combat food poverty within our local community.Reduce isolation/loneliness by promoting positive mental health & well-being.Promote self-reliance through the use of our community store and hubForge strong connections with local, regional & national organisationsOffer numerous & varied volunteering opportunities ## What causes is Burntwood Be a Friend registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Burntwood Be a Friend yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Burntwood Be a Friend 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=burntwood-be-a-friend&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://burntwoodbeafriend.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Burntwood Be a Friend a legitimate charity? Yes. Burntwood Be a Friend is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1200409) 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 Burntwood Be a Friend's charity number? Burntwood Be a Friend's charity number is 1200409. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1200409? Search 1200409 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 Burntwood Be a Friend do? Reduce the amount of food going into landfill whilst at the same time trying to combat food poverty within our local community.Reduce isolation/loneliness by promoting positive mental health & well-being.Promote self-reliance through the use of our community store and hubForge strong connections with local, regional & national organisationsOffer numerous & varied volunteering opportunities Does Burntwood Be a Friend have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Burntwood Be a Friend. 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 Burntwood Be a Friend? Burntwood Be a Friend's website is http://burntwoodbeafriend.co.uk — 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/1200409).