Downsend Parents Association (number 1116557) 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 Downsend Parents Association do?
To advance the education of pupils at Downsend Prep School (the School), by developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the School, to engage in activities and providing facilities or equipment which support the School and advance the education of the pupils.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Downsend Parents Association
Answers Downsend Parents Association gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 August 2025, 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 Downsend Parents Association 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
Downsend Parents Association's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Surrey
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.
Reported activities: Provides Other Finance; Provides Services.
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 Downsend Parents Association registered for?
Education/training
Why is there no Clarity Score for Downsend Parents Association yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Downsend Parents Association.
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Is Downsend Parents Association a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Downsend Parents Association as a registered charity (number 1116557) 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 Downsend Parents Association's charity number?
Downsend Parents Association's charity number is 1116557. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1116557?
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What does Downsend Parents Association do?
To advance the education of pupils at Downsend Prep School (the School), by developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the School, to engage in activities and providing facilities or equipment which support the School and advance the education of the pupils.
Does Downsend Parents Association have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to Downsend Parents Association?
Downsend Parents Association's website listed in our register data is http://www.downsend.co.uk. 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 Downsend Parents Association?
The register records Downsend Parents Association 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 Downsend Parents Association's trustees paid?
Downsend Parents Association's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Downsend Parents Association registered as a charity?
Downsend Parents Association was entered on the register on 31 October 2006.