--- title: "Friends of Charles Baines School — check charity number 1006924 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Charles Baines School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1006924. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Gainsborough. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-charles-baines-school retrieved: 2026-08-24T07:41:38.587Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Charles Baines School is a registered charity (number 1006924) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £272 (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 Charles Baines School? Registered charity number 1006924 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Gainsborough Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £272 ## What does Friends of Charles Baines School do? Fundraising. We organise events to be held at the school for the benefit and enjoyment of the children whilst raising money at the same time. This in turn is used to purchase items and equipment for the school to be used by the children to enhance their enjoyment and education as well as everyday skills. Under normal circumstances they are not covered by local government spending money. ## What causes is Friends of Charles Baines School registered for? General Charitable PurposesOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Charles Baines School yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Charles Baines 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-charles-baines-school&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Charles Baines School a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Charles Baines School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1006924) 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 Charles Baines School's charity number? Friends of Charles Baines School's charity number is 1006924. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1006924? Search 1006924 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 Charles Baines School do? Fundraising. We organise events to be held at the school for the benefit and enjoyment of the children whilst raising money at the same time. This in turn is used to purchase items and equipment for the school to be used by the children to enhance their enjoyment and education as well as everyday skills. Under normal circumstances they are not covered by local government spending money. Does Friends of Charles Baines School have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Charles Baines 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 Charles Baines School? Friends of Charles Baines 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/1006924).