--- title: "Friends of Derwen School — check charity number 1027488 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Derwen School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1027488. Education/training charity based in Main Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-derwen-school retrieved: 2026-08-24T12:13:54.537Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Derwen School is a registered charity (number 1027488) 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 £8,001 (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 Derwen School? Registered charity number 1027488 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Main Road Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £8,001 Website [fodspta.gmail.com](http://fodspta.gmail.com/) ## What does Friends of Derwen School do? Fundraising events throughout the school year - Christmas Fair, Summer fete, bingo, discos, etc. 100% of surplus is to purchase equipment/services for Derwen Primary School ## What causes is Friends of Derwen School registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Derwen School yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Derwen 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-derwen-school&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://fodspta.gmail.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Derwen School a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Derwen School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1027488) 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 Derwen School's charity number? Friends of Derwen School's charity number is 1027488. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1027488? Search 1027488 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 Derwen School do? Fundraising events throughout the school year - Christmas Fair, Summer fete, bingo, discos, etc. 100% of surplus is to purchase equipment/services for Derwen Primary School Does Friends of Derwen School have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Derwen 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 Derwen School? Friends of Derwen School's website is http://fodspta.gmail.com — 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/1027488).