--- title: "Friends of Elsenham School — check charity number 288720 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Elsenham School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 288720. Education/training charity based in High Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-elsenham-school retrieved: 2026-08-24T11:21:12.074Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Elsenham School is a registered charity (number 288720) 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 £13,076 (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 Elsenham School? Registered charity number 288720 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location High Street Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £13,076 Website [www.elsenham.essex.sch.uk](http://www.elsenham.essex.sch.uk/) ## What does Friends of Elsenham School do? fundraising for elsenham primary school ## What causes is Friends of Elsenham School registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Elsenham School yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Elsenham 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-elsenham-school&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.elsenham.essex.sch.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Elsenham School a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Elsenham School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 288720) 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 Elsenham School's charity number? Friends of Elsenham School's charity number is 288720. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 288720? Search 288720 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 Elsenham School do? fundraising for elsenham primary school Does Friends of Elsenham School have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Elsenham 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 Elsenham School? Friends of Elsenham School's website is http://www.elsenham.essex.sch.uk — 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/288720).