Is Friends of Highbury a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Highbury as a registered charity (number 1055266) 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 Friends of Highbury's charity number?

Friends of Highbury's charity number is 1055266. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1055266?

Search 1055266 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.

Does Friends of Highbury have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Highbury. 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 Friends of Highbury?

Friends of Highbury's website listed in our register data is http://www.mfcaregroup.com. 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.

When was Friends of Highbury registered as a charity?

Friends of Highbury was entered on the register on 10 May 1996.

Registered charity · No. 1055266

Friends of Highbury

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Friends of Highbury is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability.

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What are the key facts about Friends of Highbury?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £23
Registered charity number: 1055266
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Rushden
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.mfcaregroup.com

Quick answer

Friends of Highbury (number 1055266) 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 Friends of Highbury do?

Fund-Raising Social Events

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of Highbury

Answers Friends of Highbury gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 does not record Friends of Highbury as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 10 May 1996
Where it says it operates: Northamptonshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Provides Services.

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 Friends of Highbury registered for?

Disability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Highbury yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Friends of Highbury. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Friends of Highbury?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Highbury a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Highbury as a registered charity (number 1055266) 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 Friends of Highbury's charity number?: Friends of Highbury's charity number is 1055266. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1055266?: Search 1055266 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 Friends of Highbury do?: Fund-Raising Social Events
Does Friends of Highbury have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Highbury. 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 Friends of Highbury?: Friends of Highbury's website listed in our register data is http://www.mfcaregroup.com. 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 Friends of Highbury?: The register does not record Friends of Highbury as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Friends of Highbury registered as a charity?: Friends of Highbury was entered on the register on 10 May 1996.

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.