Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Friends Reaching Out is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty.
Friends Reaching Out (number 1032163) 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 Reaching Out do?
Relief of Poverty.Advancement of Education of Orphans in Uganda.Establishing homes /orphanages. Setting up young people in business. Paying for School, college & University Fees as well as vocational training. Providing food & shelter.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends Reaching Out
Answers Friends Reaching Out gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 5 April 2026, 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 records Friends Reaching Out as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Friends Reaching Out's annual return for the year ending 5 April 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
Friends of Kapeeka Orphanage
Where it says it operates
Uganda
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin.
Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space.
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 Reaching Out registered for?
Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends Reaching Out yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Friends Reaching Out.
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The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating.
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The register data used for this profile lists Friends Reaching Out as a registered charity (number 1032163) 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 Reaching Out's charity number?
Friends Reaching Out's charity number is 1032163. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1032163?
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What does Friends Reaching Out do?
Relief of Poverty.Advancement of Education of Orphans in Uganda.Establishing homes /orphanages. Setting up young people in business. Paying for School, college & University Fees as well as vocational training. Providing food & shelter.
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How can I donate to Friends Reaching Out?
Friends Reaching Out's website listed in our register data is http://www.friendsreachingout.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Friends Reaching Out?
The register records Friends Reaching Out as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Friends Reaching Out's trustees paid?
Friends Reaching Out's annual return for the year ending 5 April 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Friends Reaching Out previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Friends Reaching Out: Friends of Kapeeka Orphanage.
When was Friends Reaching Out registered as a charity?
Friends Reaching Out was entered on the register on 27 January 1994.