--- title: "Friends of Ilchester School — check charity number 1168186 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Ilchester School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1168186. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Ilchester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-ilchester-school retrieved: 2026-08-24T16:04:56.639Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Ilchester School is a registered charity (number 1168186) 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 £9,126 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Ilchester School? Registered charity number 1168186 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Ilchester Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £9,126 ## What does Friends of Ilchester School do? The charity is a Parent, Teacher & Friends Association for a primary school in South Somerset. Parents raise funds for the benefit of the school through activities that involve the local community. ## What causes is Friends of Ilchester School registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Ilchester School yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Ilchester 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-ilchester-school&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Ilchester School a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Ilchester School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1168186) 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 Ilchester School's charity number? Friends of Ilchester School's charity number is 1168186. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1168186? Search 1168186 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 Ilchester School do? The charity is a Parent, Teacher & Friends Association for a primary school in South Somerset. Parents raise funds for the benefit of the school through activities that involve the local community. Does Friends of Ilchester School have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Ilchester 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 Ilchester School? Friends of Ilchester School 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/1168186).