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title: "Friends of Avening School — check charity number 1055040 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Friends of Avening School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1055040. Education/training charity based in Avening. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-avening-school
retrieved: 2026-08-24T05:14:28.752Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Friends of Avening School is a registered charity (number 1055040) 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 £18,424 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 of Avening School?

Registered charity number

1055040

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Avening

Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)

£18,424

Website

[www.foas.org.uk](http://www.foas.org.uk/)

## What does Friends of Avening School do?

To advance the education of the pupils of Avening Primary School by providing & assisting in the provision of facilities not normally provided by the local education authority. In so doing we aim to foster a more extended relationship between staff, parents & others associated with the school.

## What causes is Friends of Avening School registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Avening School yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Avening 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Avening School a legitimate charity?

Yes. Friends of Avening School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1055040) 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 Avening School's charity number?

Friends of Avening School's charity number is 1055040. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1055040?

Search 1055040 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 Avening School do?

To advance the education of the pupils of Avening Primary School by providing & assisting in the provision of facilities not normally provided by the local education authority. In so doing we aim to foster a more extended relationship between staff, parents & others associated with the school.

Does Friends of Avening School have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Avening 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 Avening School?

Friends of Avening School's website is http://www.foas.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/1055040).