--- title: "Friends of the East Kent — charity 1196106" description: "Friends of the East Kent (charity 1196106). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-the-east-kent retrieved: 2026-09-21T22:15:00.465Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of the East Kent is listed as a registered charity (number 1196106) 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; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £19,101 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 East Kent? Registered charity number 1196106 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact locality (not service coverage) Cliftonville Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £19,101 Website [www.friendsoftheeastkent.weebly.com](http://www.friendsoftheeastkent.weebly.com/) ## What does Friends of the East Kent do? We aim to educate the public in all the transport heritage and character of the East Kent Road Car Company Ltd and other public transport operators in Kent and surrounding areas, by restoring and preserving vintage buses for public display. Also, to provide for the benefit of former employees of the companies and families,the facility of leisure time activities in the interest of social welfare. ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information. 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 East Kent registered for? Education/trainingOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the East Kent yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of the East Kent 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 East Kent? - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Provided by the charity Supporting public source ## 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=friends-of-the-east-kent&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.friendsoftheeastkent.weebly.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of the East Kent a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Friends of the East Kent as a registered charity (number 1196106) 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 the East Kent's charity number? Friends of the East Kent's charity number is 1196106. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1196106? Search 1196106 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 East Kent do? We aim to educate the public in all the transport heritage and character of the East Kent Road Car Company Ltd and other public transport operators in Kent and surrounding areas, by restoring and preserving vintage buses for public display. Also, to provide for the benefit of former employees of the companies and families,the facility of leisure time activities in the interest of social welfare. Does Friends of the East Kent have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the East Kent. 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 East Kent? Friends of the East Kent's website listed in our register data is http://www.friendsoftheeastkent.weebly.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. 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=1196106&subId=0).