--- title: "Friends of Bushmead School — check charity number 1047609 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Bushmead School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1047609. Education/training charity based in Bushmead Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-bushmead-school retrieved: 2026-08-24T07:41:31.309Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Bushmead School is a registered charity (number 1047609) 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 £14,728 (year ending 2024-08-31). 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 Bushmead School? Registered charity number 1047609 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bushmead Road Latest income (year ending 2024-08-31) £14,728 Website [www.bushmeadprimaryschool.co.uk/welcome-1](http://www.bushmeadprimaryschool.co.uk/welcome-1/) ## What does Friends of Bushmead School do? Organsiation of fund raising activities for children and their parents/carers. Events include Summer Fun day, school discos, Christmas bazaar and Easter events. Evening activies include quiz nights, bingo nights and games evenings. We also raise funds by recycling clothes. ## What causes is Friends of Bushmead School registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Bushmead School yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Bushmead 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-bushmead-school&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bushmeadprimaryschool.co.uk/welcome-1/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Bushmead School a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Bushmead School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1047609) 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 Bushmead School's charity number? Friends of Bushmead School's charity number is 1047609. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1047609? Search 1047609 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 Bushmead School do? Organsiation of fund raising activities for children and their parents/carers. Events include Summer Fun day, school discos, Christmas bazaar and Easter events. Evening activies include quiz nights, bingo nights and games evenings. We also raise funds by recycling clothes. Does Friends of Bushmead School have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Bushmead 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 Bushmead School? Friends of Bushmead School's website is http://www.bushmeadprimaryschool.co.uk/welcome-1/ — 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/1047609).