--- title: "Friends of Harpenden Academy — check charity number 1159562 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Harpenden Academy a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1159562. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 25 Vaughan Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-harpenden-academy retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:11:40.053Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Harpenden Academy is a registered charity (number 1159562) 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 £27,769 (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 Harpenden Academy? Registered charity number 1159562 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 25 Vaughan Road Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £27,769 Website [www.foha.co.uk](http://www.foha.co.uk/) ## What does Friends of Harpenden Academy do? Friends of Harpenden Academy exists to provide social and fundraising support for the children and the school, and all the money we raise goes towards enhancing the experiences and education of the pupils. ## What causes is Friends of Harpenden Academy registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Harpenden Academy yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Harpenden 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-harpenden-academy&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.foha.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Harpenden Academy a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Harpenden Academy is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1159562) 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 Harpenden Academy's charity number? Friends of Harpenden Academy's charity number is 1159562. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1159562? Search 1159562 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 Harpenden Academy do? Friends of Harpenden Academy exists to provide social and fundraising support for the children and the school, and all the money we raise goes towards enhancing the experiences and education of the pupils. Does Friends of Harpenden Academy have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Harpenden 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 Harpenden Academy? Friends of Harpenden Academy's website is http://www.foha.co.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/1159562).