--- title: "Friends of Childer Thornton — check charity number 518052 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Childer Thornton a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 518052. Education/training charity based in New School Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-childer-thornton retrieved: 2026-08-24T10:00:49.608Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Childer Thornton is a registered charity (number 518052) 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 £9,612 (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 Childer Thornton? Registered charity number 518052 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location New School Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £9,612 ## What does Friends of Childer Thornton do? Raising money to provide the children of Childer Thornton Primary School with additional resources which fall outside of the school budget. These resources may be educational or recreational, they may also be to enhance the learning environment within the school. The Association also raises money for charities connected to the children and the school community ## What causes is Friends of Childer Thornton registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Childer Thornton yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Childer Thornton 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-childer-thornton&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Childer Thornton a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Childer Thornton is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 518052) 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 Childer Thornton's charity number? Friends of Childer Thornton's charity number is 518052. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 518052? Search 518052 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 Childer Thornton do? Raising money to provide the children of Childer Thornton Primary School with additional resources which fall outside of the school budget. These resources may be educational or recreational, they may also be to enhance the learning environment within the school. The Association also raises money for charities connected to the children and the school community Does Friends of Childer Thornton have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Childer Thornton. 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 Childer Thornton? Friends of Childer Thornton 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/518052).