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title: "Friends of John Ball Association — check charity number 1017014 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Friends of John Ball Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1017014. Education/training charity based in Southvale Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-john-ball-association
retrieved: 2026-08-24T16:04:57.458Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Friends of John Ball Association is a registered charity (number 1017014) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £79,686 (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 John Ball Association?

Registered charity number

1017014

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Southvale Road

Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)

£79,686

Website

[www.johnballschool.com](http://www.johnballschool.com/)

## What does Friends of John Ball Association do?

The Friends of John Ball School brings children, teachers, parents and carers within the school community together to raise funds for educational and enrichment activities. Events are held during the school year to build the community within the school and to raise funds to the benefit of all the children within the school.

## What causes is Friends of John Ball Association registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of John Ball Association yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of John Ball Association 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of John Ball Association a legitimate charity?

Yes. Friends of John Ball Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1017014) 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 John Ball Association's charity number?

Friends of John Ball Association's charity number is 1017014. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1017014?

Search 1017014 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 John Ball Association do?

The Friends of John Ball School brings children, teachers, parents and carers within the school community together to raise funds for educational and enrichment activities. Events are held during the school year to build the community within the school and to raise funds to the benefit of all the children within the school.

Does Friends of John Ball Association have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of John Ball Association. 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 John Ball Association?

Friends of John Ball Association's website is http://www.johnballschool.com — 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/1017014).