--- title: "Friends of Essendon School — check charity number 1195238 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Essendon School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1195238. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 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-essendon-school retrieved: 2026-08-24T13:10:53.615Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Essendon School is a registered charity (number 1195238) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training. Its latest reported income was £4,184 (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 Essendon School? Registered charity number 1195238 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location School Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £4,184 ## What does Friends of Essendon School do? Friends of Essendon School exists to provide fun activities for all students at Essendon C of E School and to raise funds to be used by the school for the students. ## What causes is Friends of Essendon School registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Essendon School yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Essendon 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-essendon-school&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Essendon School a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Essendon School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1195238) 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 Essendon School's charity number? Friends of Essendon School's charity number is 1195238. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1195238? Search 1195238 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 Essendon School do? Friends of Essendon School exists to provide fun activities for all students at Essendon C of E School and to raise funds to be used by the school for the students. Does Friends of Essendon School have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Essendon 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 Essendon School? Friends of Essendon 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/1195238).