OUR SPECIAL FRIENDS

Registration #1156778 · Registered

www.ourspecialfriends.org

office@ourspecialfriends.org

Unit 4, The Vision Centre 5 Eastern Way IP32 7AB

88
out of 100
Platinum

1.Help people at a vulnerable time in their lives to benefit from the companionship of animals through the provision of practical and emotional support.2.Increase the awareness and understanding of the benefits of the human-companion animal relationship and the impact of bereavement. 3.Facilitate the effective collaboration between human and companion animal organisations and support networks.

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About OUR SPECIAL FRIENDS

OUR SPECIAL FRIENDS is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1156778). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 88/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), OUR SPECIAL FRIENDS reported a total income of £264,364 and total expenditure of £264,259, a spending ratio of 100% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, OUR SPECIAL FRIENDS describes its activities as follows: 1.Help people at a vulnerable time in their lives to benefit from the companionship of animals through the provision of practical and emotional support.2.Increase the awareness and understanding of the benefits of the human-companion animal relationship and the impact of bereavement. 3.Facilitate the effective collaboration between human and companion animal organisations and support networks. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for OUR SPECIAL FRIENDS. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance25 / 25
Financial Health23 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 100.0% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2025£264,364£264,259100%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026