--- title: "Friends of Bournemouth Collegiate School — check charity number 287100 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Bournemouth Collegiate School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 287100. Education/training charity based in 40 St. Osmunds Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-bournemouth-collegiate-school retrieved: 2026-08-24T05:14:48.538Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Bournemouth Collegiate School is a registered charity (number 287100) 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 £11,989 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Bournemouth Collegiate School? Registered charity number 287100 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 40 St. Osmunds Road Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £11,989 ## What does Friends of Bournemouth Collegiate School do? We support the pupils at BCS Prep School with funding for projects and activities outside the curriculum and we also support various local charities. ## What causes is Friends of Bournemouth Collegiate School registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Bournemouth Collegiate School yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Bournemouth Collegiate 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-bournemouth-collegiate-school&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Bournemouth Collegiate School a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Bournemouth Collegiate School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 287100) 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 Bournemouth Collegiate School's charity number? Friends of Bournemouth Collegiate School's charity number is 287100. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 287100? Search 287100 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 Bournemouth Collegiate School do? We support the pupils at BCS Prep School with funding for projects and activities outside the curriculum and we also support various local charities. Does Friends of Bournemouth Collegiate School have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Bournemouth Collegiate 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 Bournemouth Collegiate School? Friends of Bournemouth Collegiate 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/287100).