--- title: "Friends Trusts Limited — check charity number 237698 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends Trusts Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 237698. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 173 Euston Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-trusts-limited retrieved: 2026-08-19T09:11:10.028Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends Trusts Limited is a registered charity (number 237698) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £210,239 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Friends Trusts Limited? Registered charity number 237698 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 173 Euston Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £210,239 ## What does Friends Trusts Limited do? The Company is the denominational trust corporation for the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and its principal activity is to act as a custodian trustee . It also receives legacies as trustee for unincorporated Quaker charities.The Company administers certain trusts where it has been appointed managing trustee. The income is distributed in accordance with the terms of each trust. ## What causes is Friends Trusts Limited registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends Trusts Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends Trusts Limited 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=friends-trusts-limited&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends Trusts Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends Trusts Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 237698) 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 Friends Trusts Limited's charity number? Friends Trusts Limited's charity number is 237698. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 237698? Search 237698 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 Trusts Limited do? The Company is the denominational trust corporation for the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and its principal activity is to act as a custodian trustee . It also receives legacies as trustee for unincorporated Quaker charities.The Company administers certain trusts where it has been appointed managing trustee. The income is distributed in accordance with the terms of each trust. Does Friends Trusts Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends Trusts Limited. 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 Trusts Limited? Friends Trusts Limited does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/237698).