--- title: "Friends of Goldington Academy — check charity number 277320 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Goldington Academy a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 277320. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Haylands Way. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-goldington-academy retrieved: 2026-08-24T13:18:36.267Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Goldington Academy is a registered charity (number 277320) 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 £5,740 (year ending 2017-08-31). 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 Goldington Academy? Registered charity number 277320 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Haylands Way Latest income (year ending 2017-08-31) £5,740 ## What does Friends of Goldington Academy do? Sponsored Fun Run; Children's Discos; Lottery; Christmas Fair ## What causes is Friends of Goldington Academy registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Goldington Academy yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Goldington Academy 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-goldington-academy&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Goldington Academy a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Goldington Academy is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 277320) 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 Goldington Academy's charity number? Friends of Goldington Academy's charity number is 277320. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 277320? Search 277320 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 Goldington Academy do? Sponsored Fun Run; Children's Discos; Lottery; Christmas Fair Does Friends of Goldington Academy have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Goldington Academy. 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 Goldington Academy? Friends of Goldington Academy 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/277320).