--- title: "Friends of Hawthorns — check charity number 1142429 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Hawthorns a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1142429. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Lumb Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-hawthorns retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:10:11.000Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Hawthorns is a registered charity (number 1142429) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £11,561 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Hawthorns? Registered charity number 1142429 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Lumb Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £11,561 Website [www.hawthorns.tameside.sch.uk](http://www.hawthorns.tameside.sch.uk/) ## What does Friends of Hawthorns do? To work with the school to help improve the facilities & activities available to the pupils to enhance their educational experiences.A members association with membership available to school staff and family members or close friends of a pupil aged 18 & over.We rely on the wider membership to support events so that we can raise funds for the benefit of the school & the pupils. ## What causes is Friends of Hawthorns registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Hawthorns yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Hawthorns 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-hawthorns&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hawthorns.tameside.sch.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Hawthorns a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Hawthorns is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1142429) 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 Hawthorns's charity number? Friends of Hawthorns's charity number is 1142429. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1142429? Search 1142429 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 Hawthorns do? To work with the school to help improve the facilities & activities available to the pupils to enhance their educational experiences.A members association with membership available to school staff and family members or close friends of a pupil aged 18 & over.We rely on the wider membership to support events so that we can raise funds for the benefit of the school & the pupils. Does Friends of Hawthorns have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Hawthorns. 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 Hawthorns? Friends of Hawthorns's website is http://www.hawthorns.tameside.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/1142429).