--- title: "Friends of Astley School — check charity number 1097659 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Astley School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1097659. Education/training charity based in Fakenham Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-astley-school retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:54:06.388Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Astley School is a registered charity (number 1097659) 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 £6,735 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Astley School? Registered charity number 1097659 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Fakenham Road Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £6,735 Website [astleyprimary.org.uk](http://astleyprimary.org.uk/) ## What does Friends of Astley School do? To provide extra equipment and resources to Astley Primary School to help the children in their education and play. ## What causes is Friends of Astley School registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Astley School yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Astley 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-of-astley-school&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://astleyprimary.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Astley School a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Astley School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1097659) 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 Astley School's charity number? Friends of Astley School's charity number is 1097659. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1097659? Search 1097659 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 Astley School do? To provide extra equipment and resources to Astley Primary School to help the children in their education and play. Does Friends of Astley School have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Astley 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 of Astley School? Friends of Astley School's website is http://astleyprimary.org.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/1097659).