--- title: "Friends of Kingston Academy — check charity number 1165380 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Kingston Academy a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1165380. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Richmond Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-kingston-academy retrieved: 2026-08-24T16:04:50.109Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Kingston Academy is a registered charity (number 1165380) 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 £11,046 (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 Kingston Academy? Registered charity number 1165380 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Richmond Road Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £11,046 Website [www.thekingstonacademy.org](http://www.thekingstonacademy.org/) ## What does Friends of Kingston Academy do? To raise money through various events throughout the year, to raise money to purchase items and pay for ongoing needs for the school as a whole for the benefit of the pupils. ## What causes is Friends of Kingston Academy registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Kingston Academy yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Kingston 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-kingston-academy&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thekingstonacademy.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Kingston Academy a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Kingston Academy is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1165380) 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 Kingston Academy's charity number? Friends of Kingston Academy's charity number is 1165380. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1165380? Search 1165380 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 Kingston Academy do? To raise money through various events throughout the year, to raise money to purchase items and pay for ongoing needs for the school as a whole for the benefit of the pupils. Does Friends of Kingston Academy have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Kingston 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 Kingston Academy? Friends of Kingston Academy's website is http://www.thekingstonacademy.org — 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/1165380).