--- title: "Friends of Castle Hill Schools — check charity number 280361 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Castle Hill Schools a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 280361. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Dryden Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-castle-hill-schools retrieved: 2026-08-24T06:22:14.996Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Castle Hill Schools is a registered charity (number 280361) 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; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £6,414 (year ending 2025-09-01). 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 Castle Hill Schools? Registered charity number 280361 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Dryden Road Latest income (year ending 2025-09-01) £6,414 ## What does Friends of Castle Hill Schools do? fund raising for educational equipment, for school sports equipment ect, pay for transport to certain trips. theatre productions etc ## What causes is Friends of Castle Hill Schools registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Castle Hill Schools yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Castle Hill Schools 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-castle-hill-schools&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Castle Hill Schools a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Castle Hill Schools is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 280361) 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 Castle Hill Schools's charity number? Friends of Castle Hill Schools's charity number is 280361. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 280361? Search 280361 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 Castle Hill Schools do? fund raising for educational equipment, for school sports equipment ect, pay for transport to certain trips. theatre productions etc Does Friends of Castle Hill Schools have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Castle Hill Schools. 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 Castle Hill Schools? Friends of Castle Hill Schools 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/280361).