--- title: "Friends of Green Fold — check charity number 1185568 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Green Fold a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1185568. Education/training charity based in Highfield Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-green-fold retrieved: 2026-08-24T13:11:24.326Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Green Fold is a registered charity (number 1185568) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; recreation. Its latest reported income was £28,889 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Green Fold? Registered charity number 1185568 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Highfield Road Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £28,889 Website [www.theorchardsfederation.org.uk](http://www.theorchardsfederation.org.uk/) ## What does Friends of Green Fold do? We make grants to Green Fold Special school to support the education and enhance experiences of the children who attend. We have a robust application process and meet monthly to discuss and review applications. ## What causes is Friends of Green Fold registered for? Education/trainingDisabilityRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Green Fold yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Green Fold 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-green-fold&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.theorchardsfederation.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Green Fold a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Green Fold is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1185568) 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 Green Fold's charity number? Friends of Green Fold's charity number is 1185568. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1185568? Search 1185568 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 Green Fold do? We make grants to Green Fold Special school to support the education and enhance experiences of the children who attend. We have a robust application process and meet monthly to discuss and review applications. Does Friends of Green Fold have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Green Fold. 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 Green Fold? Friends of Green Fold's website is http://www.theorchardsfederation.org.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/1185568).