--- title: "Downsend Parents Association — check charity number 1116557 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Downsend Parents Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1116557. Education/training charity based in 1 Leatherhead Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/downsend-parents-association retrieved: 2026-08-24T02:46:20.513Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Downsend Parents Association is a registered charity (number 1116557) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £27,066 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Downsend Parents Association? Registered charity number 1116557 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 1 Leatherhead Road Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £27,066 Website [www.downsend.co.uk](http://www.downsend.co.uk/) ## 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. ## What causes is Downsend Parents Association registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Downsend Parents Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Downsend Parents Association 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=downsend-parents-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.downsend.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Downsend Parents Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Downsend Parents Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1116557) 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 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? Search 1116557 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 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? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Downsend Parents Association. 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 Downsend Parents Association? Downsend Parents Association's website is http://www.downsend.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1116557).