Is Friends of Dunster First School a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Dunster First School as a registered charity (number 1041837) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Friends of Dunster First School's charity number?

Friends of Dunster First School's charity number is 1041837. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1041837?

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Does Friends of Dunster First School have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Dunster First 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 Dunster First School?

Friends of Dunster First School does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was Friends of Dunster First School previously called?

The register lists these previous names for Friends of Dunster First School: Dunster County First School P.t.a.; Dunster First School P.t.a.; Friends of Dunster School.

When was Friends of Dunster First School registered as a charity?

Friends of Dunster First School was entered on the register on 1 November 1994.

Registered charity · No. 1041837

Friends of Dunster First School

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Friends of Dunster First School is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about Friends of Dunster First School?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £6,266
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £5,065
Registered charity number: 1041837
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): 13 St. Georges Street
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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Friends of Dunster First School (number 1041837) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Friends of Dunster First School do?

Parents & friends enhancing & supporting school provision through fundraising events such as Advent Fair, Summer fete and back to school disco. In the last year the PTA has funded the purchase of new classroom resources, carried out work to maintain our swimming pool, new projectors and children's Christmas presents.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of Dunster First School

Answers Friends of Dunster First School gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Friends of Dunster First School as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 1 November 1994
Previous names on the register: Dunster County First School P.t.a.; Dunster First School P.t.a.; Friends of Dunster School
Where it says it operates: Somerset

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Provides Other Finance.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Friends of Dunster First School registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Dunster First School yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Dunster First School a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Dunster First School as a registered charity (number 1041837) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Friends of Dunster First School's charity number?: Friends of Dunster First School's charity number is 1041837. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1041837?: Search 1041837 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 Dunster First School do?: Parents & friends enhancing & supporting school provision through fundraising events such as Advent Fair, Summer fete and back to school disco. In the last year the PTA has funded the purchase of new classroom resources, carried out work to maintain our swimming pool, new projectors and children's Christmas presents.
Does Friends of Dunster First School have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Dunster First 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 Dunster First School?: Friends of Dunster First School does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Friends of Dunster First School?: The register does not record Friends of Dunster First School as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Friends of Dunster First School previously called?: The register lists these previous names for Friends of Dunster First School: Dunster County First School P.t.a.; Dunster First School P.t.a.; Friends of Dunster School.
When was Friends of Dunster First School registered as a charity?: Friends of Dunster First School was entered on the register on 1 November 1994.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.