--- title: "Friends of Bristol Free School — check charity number 1184355 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Bristol Free School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1184355. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Concorde Drive. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-bristol-free-school retrieved: 2026-08-24T06:22:04.395Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Bristol Free School is a registered charity (number 1184355) 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 £4,623 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 of Bristol Free School? Registered charity number 1184355 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Concorde Drive Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £4,623 Website [www.bristolfreeschool.org.uk/friends-of-bfs](https://www.bristolfreeschool.org.uk/friends-of-bfs) ## What does Friends of Bristol Free School do? The Friends of Bristol Free School (FoBFS) is a charitable organisation based at the school site. We raise funds on behalf of the school, by supporting school and social events such as music concerts, parents evenings, quiz nights, and the annual school BBQ. We provide funding to the school for facilities, equipment and experiences for students across all year groups. ## What causes is Friends of Bristol Free School registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Bristol Free School yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Bristol Free 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-bristol-free-school&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.bristolfreeschool.org.uk/friends-of-bfs) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Bristol Free School a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Bristol Free School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1184355) 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 Bristol Free School's charity number? Friends of Bristol Free School's charity number is 1184355. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1184355? Search 1184355 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 Bristol Free School do? The Friends of Bristol Free School (FoBFS) is a charitable organisation based at the school site. We raise funds on behalf of the school, by supporting school and social events such as music concerts, parents evenings, quiz nights, and the annual school BBQ. We provide funding to the school for facilities, equipment and experiences for students across all year groups. Does Friends of Bristol Free School have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Bristol Free 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 Bristol Free School? Friends of Bristol Free School's website is https://www.bristolfreeschool.org.uk/friends-of-bfs — 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/1184355).