--- title: "COFEPOW - THE CHILDREN, (FAMILIES and FRIENDS) OF THE FAR EAST PRISONERS OF WAR — check charity number 1074474 | CharityCompare" description: "Is COFEPOW - THE CHILDREN, (FAMILIES and FRIENDS) OF THE FAR EAST PRISONERS OF WAR a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1074474. Education/training charity based in Little Billing. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cofepow-the-children-families-and-friends-of-the-far-east-prisoners-of-war retrieved: 2026-08-19T10:29:18.759Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer COFEPOW - THE CHILDREN, (FAMILIES and FRIENDS) OF THE FAR EAST PRISONERS OF WAR is a registered charity (number 1074474) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £42,047 (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 COFEPOW - THE CHILDREN, (FAMILIES and FRIENDS) OF THE FAR EAST PRISONERS OF WAR? Registered charity number 1074474 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Little Billing Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £42,047 Website [www.cofepow.org.uk](http://www.cofepow.org.uk/) ## What does COFEPOW - THE CHILDREN, (FAMILIES and FRIENDS) OF THE FAR EAST PRISONERS OF WAR do? COFEPOW built the Far East Prisoners of War Memorial Building, at the N.M.A in Staffordshire to perpetuate the FEPOW memory with a portrayal of their horrifying captivity during World War II. On COFEPOW's web site, www.cofepow.org.uk, a database on FEPOWs assists the education/research of people world wide. COFEPOW continues maintaining the Memorial Building and adjoining areas. ## What causes is COFEPOW - THE CHILDREN, (FAMILIES and FRIENDS) OF THE FAR EAST PRISONERS OF WAR registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for COFEPOW - THE CHILDREN, (FAMILIES and FRIENDS) OF THE FAR EAST PRISONERS OF WAR yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. COFEPOW - THE CHILDREN, (FAMILIES and FRIENDS) OF THE FAR EAST PRISONERS OF WAR 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. 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COFEPOW - THE CHILDREN, (FAMILIES and FRIENDS) OF THE FAR EAST PRISONERS OF WAR's charity number is 1074474. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1074474? Search 1074474 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 COFEPOW - THE CHILDREN, (FAMILIES and FRIENDS) OF THE FAR EAST PRISONERS OF WAR do? COFEPOW built the Far East Prisoners of War Memorial Building, at the N.M.A in Staffordshire to perpetuate the FEPOW memory with a portrayal of their horrifying captivity during World War II. On COFEPOW's web site, www.cofepow.org.uk, a database on FEPOWs assists the education/research of people world wide. COFEPOW continues maintaining the Memorial Building and adjoining areas. Does COFEPOW - THE CHILDREN, (FAMILIES and FRIENDS) OF THE FAR EAST PRISONERS OF WAR have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for COFEPOW - THE CHILDREN, (FAMILIES and FRIENDS) OF THE FAR EAST PRISONERS OF WAR. 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 COFEPOW - THE CHILDREN, (FAMILIES and FRIENDS) OF THE FAR EAST PRISONERS OF WAR? COFEPOW - THE CHILDREN, (FAMILIES and FRIENDS) OF THE FAR EAST PRISONERS OF WAR's website is http://www.cofepow.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. 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