--- title: "Friends of Castle School Newbury — check charity number 291153 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Castle School Newbury a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 291153. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Love Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-castle-school-newbury retrieved: 2026-08-24T07:42:31.365Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Castle School Newbury is a registered charity (number 291153) 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; disability. Its latest reported income was £3,682 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Castle School Newbury? Registered charity number 291153 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Love Lane Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £3,682 ## What does Friends of Castle School Newbury do? The objects of the association are to advance and enhance the education of the pupils at The Castle School by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the school (not normally provided by the Local Education Authority). ## What causes is Friends of Castle School Newbury registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Castle School Newbury yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Castle School Newbury 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-school-newbury&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Castle School Newbury a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Castle School Newbury is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 291153) 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 School Newbury's charity number? Friends of Castle School Newbury's charity number is 291153. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 291153? Search 291153 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 School Newbury do? The objects of the association are to advance and enhance the education of the pupils at The Castle School by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the school (not normally provided by the Local Education Authority). Does Friends of Castle School Newbury have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Castle School Newbury. 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 School Newbury? Friends of Castle School Newbury 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/291153).