--- title: "Friends of Freethorpe — check charity number 1172962 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Freethorpe a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1172962. General Charitable Purposes charity based in School Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-freethorpe retrieved: 2026-08-24T13:18:39.628Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Freethorpe is a registered charity (number 1172962) 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; disability. Its latest reported income was £1,729 (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 Freethorpe? Registered charity number 1172962 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location School Road Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £1,729 Website [www.freethorpe.norfolk.sch.uk](http://www.freethorpe.norfolk.sch.uk/) ## What does Friends of Freethorpe do? Fundriasing activities to support Freethorpe Community Primary School children, building and the wider Freethorpe Community. ## What causes is Friends of Freethorpe registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Freethorpe yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Freethorpe 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-freethorpe&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.freethorpe.norfolk.sch.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Freethorpe a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Freethorpe is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172962) 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 Freethorpe's charity number? Friends of Freethorpe's charity number is 1172962. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1172962? Search 1172962 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 Freethorpe do? Fundriasing activities to support Freethorpe Community Primary School children, building and the wider Freethorpe Community. Does Friends of Freethorpe have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Freethorpe. 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 Freethorpe? Friends of Freethorpe's website is http://www.freethorpe.norfolk.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/1172962).