--- title: "Friends of Amesbury — check charity number 1218241 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Amesbury a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1218241. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Hazel Grove. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-amesbury retrieved: 2026-08-24T05:12:12.593Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Amesbury is a registered charity (number 1218241) 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. 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 of Amesbury? Registered charity number 1218241 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Hazel Grove ## What does Friends of Amesbury do? Friends of Amesbury's (FOA's) purpose is to advance the education of pupils in the school, in particular by:1. Developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school2. Engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils. ## What causes is Friends of Amesbury registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Amesbury yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Amesbury 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-of-amesbury&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Amesbury a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Amesbury is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1218241) 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 of Amesbury's charity number? Friends of Amesbury's charity number is 1218241. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1218241? Search 1218241 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 of Amesbury do? Friends of Amesbury's (FOA's) purpose is to advance the education of pupils in the school, in particular by:1. Developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school2. Engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils. Does Friends of Amesbury have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Amesbury. 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 of Amesbury? Friends of Amesbury 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/1218241).