--- title: "Friends of Guston School — check charity number 1195540 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Guston School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1195540. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Guston. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-guston-school retrieved: 2026-08-24T13:11:24.521Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Guston School is a registered charity (number 1195540) 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; recreation. Its latest reported income was £6,244 (year ending 2024-08-31). 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 Guston School? Registered charity number 1195540 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Guston Latest income (year ending 2024-08-31) £6,244 Website [www.guston.kent.sch.uk](http://www.guston.kent.sch.uk/) ## What does Friends of Guston School do? The Friends of Guston School raises funds to provide the school with extra resources to support the Children's learning. We raise funds by putting on events like: Summer Fete, Christmas Grotto, cake, icecream, hotchoc sales, Bingo and Quiz events, raffles etc. We support the school in practical ways by helping out and orgainsing events as well as being a link between the school and the community. ## What causes is Friends of Guston School registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Guston School yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Guston 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-guston-school&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.guston.kent.sch.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Guston School a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Guston School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1195540) 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 Guston School's charity number? Friends of Guston School's charity number is 1195540. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1195540? Search 1195540 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 Guston School do? The Friends of Guston School raises funds to provide the school with extra resources to support the Children's learning. We raise funds by putting on events like: Summer Fete, Christmas Grotto, cake, icecream, hotchoc sales, Bingo and Quiz events, raffles etc. We support the school in practical ways by helping out and orgainsing events as well as being a link between the school and the community. Does Friends of Guston School have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Guston 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 Guston School? Friends of Guston School's website is http://www.guston.kent.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/1195540).