--- title: "Friends Great Waltham School — check charity number 289221 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends Great Waltham School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 289221. General Charitable Purposes charity based in South Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-great-waltham-school retrieved: 2026-08-24T05:11:44.643Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends Great Waltham School is a registered charity (number 289221) 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. Its latest reported income was £4,112 (year ending 2024-08-31). 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 Friends Great Waltham School? Registered charity number 289221 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location South Street Latest income (year ending 2024-08-31) £4,112 ## What does Friends Great Waltham School do? The charity's primary activity is to organise and arrange fundraising events to raise money for the improvement of education and wellbeing for local school children ## What causes is Friends Great Waltham School registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends Great Waltham School yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends Great Waltham School 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-great-waltham-school&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends Great Waltham School a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends Great Waltham School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 289221) 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 Great Waltham School's charity number? Friends Great Waltham School's charity number is 289221. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 289221? Search 289221 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 Great Waltham School do? The charity's primary activity is to organise and arrange fundraising events to raise money for the improvement of education and wellbeing for local school children Does Friends Great Waltham School have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends Great Waltham School. 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 Great Waltham School? Friends Great Waltham School 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/289221).