--- title: "Friends of Bugthorpe School — check charity number 1196129 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Bugthorpe School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1196129. Education/training charity based in Stephenwath Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-bugthorpe-school retrieved: 2026-08-24T07:32:00.329Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Bugthorpe School is a registered charity (number 1196129) 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 £4,595 (year ending 2025-09-24). 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 Bugthorpe School? Registered charity number 1196129 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Stephenwath Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-09-24) £4,595 ## What does Friends of Bugthorpe School do? We use the funds to enhance the facilities at Bugthorpe Primary School to enable the best education for the children. ## What causes is Friends of Bugthorpe School registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Bugthorpe School yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Bugthorpe 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-bugthorpe-school&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Bugthorpe School a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Bugthorpe School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196129) 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 Bugthorpe School's charity number? Friends of Bugthorpe School's charity number is 1196129. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1196129? Search 1196129 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 Bugthorpe School do? We use the funds to enhance the facilities at Bugthorpe Primary School to enable the best education for the children. Does Friends of Bugthorpe School have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Bugthorpe 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 Bugthorpe School? Friends of Bugthorpe 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/1196129).