--- title: "Company of Friends — check charity number 1172644 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Company of Friends a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1172644. Education/training charity based in Liverpool. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/company-of-friends retrieved: 2026-08-19T12:45:00.419Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Company of Friends is a registered charity (number 1172644) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £6,926 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Company of Friends? Registered charity number 1172644 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Liverpool Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £6,926 Website [companyoffriends.org.uk](http://companyoffriends.org.uk/) ## What does Company of Friends do? COMPANY OF FRIENDS is a theatre company for adults with learning disabilities.Our activities include drama workshops, improvisation and scripted performance. We liaise with other theatre companies and organisations catering for adults with learning 0001 ## What causes is Company of Friends registered for? Education/trainingDisabilityArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Company of Friends yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Company of Friends 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=company-of-friends&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://companyoffriends.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Company of Friends a legitimate charity? Yes. Company of Friends is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172644) 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 Company of Friends's charity number? Company of Friends's charity number is 1172644. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1172644? Search 1172644 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 Company of Friends do? COMPANY OF FRIENDS is a theatre company for adults with learning disabilities.Our activities include drama workshops, improvisation and scripted performance. We liaise with other theatre companies and organisations catering for adults with learning 0001 Does Company of Friends have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Company of Friends. 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 Company of Friends? Company of Friends's website is http://companyoffriends.org.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/1172644).