--- title: "Friends of the Church in China — charity 1004221" description: "Friends of the Church in China (charity 1004221). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-the-church-in-china retrieved: 2026-09-21T23:30:19.178Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of the Church in China is listed as a registered charity (number 1004221) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £7,784 (year ending 2025-08-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Friends of the Church in China? Registered charity number 1004221 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact locality (not service coverage) Oxford Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £7,784 Website [www.thefcc.org](http://www.thefcc.org/) ## What does Friends of the Church in China do? We maintain links of friendship and understanding between Christians in Britain and Ireland and in the People's Republic of China, through exchange visits, study tours, conferences, educational materials and activities, a newsletter, and grants to charitable work in China. ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; Other Defined Groups. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Services; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body; Other Charitable Activities. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-08. 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 the Church in China registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the Church in China yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of the Church in China 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Friends of the Church in China? - 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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A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is Friends of the Church in China's charity number? Friends of the Church in China's charity number is 1004221. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1004221? Search 1004221 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 the Church in China do? We maintain links of friendship and understanding between Christians in Britain and Ireland and in the People's Republic of China, through exchange visits, study tours, conferences, educational materials and activities, a newsletter, and grants to charitable work in China. Does Friends of the Church in China have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the Church in China. 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 the Church in China? Friends of the Church in China's website listed in our register data is http://www.thefcc.org. 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. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-08, 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/charity-details/?regId=1004221&subId=0).