--- title: "Friends of Kingswood — check charity number 1150250 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Kingswood a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1150250. General Charitable Purposes charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-kingswood retrieved: 2026-08-24T16:08:42.450Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Kingswood is a registered charity (number 1150250) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; recreation. Its latest reported income was £7,974 (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 Kingswood? Registered charity number 1150250 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £7,974 Website [www.gipsyhillfederation.org.uk/friendsofkingswood](http://www.gipsyhillfederation.org.uk/friendsofkingswood) ## What does Friends of Kingswood do? Running fundraising events (Summer Fair, social events etc), both at Kingswood Primary School and within the local communityProviding grants to families to support inclusion of less privileged pupilsProviding additional facilities, equipment and resources to Kingswood Primary School to enhance the learning environment for all pupils. ## What causes is Friends of Kingswood registered for? General Charitable PurposesRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Kingswood yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Kingswood 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-kingswood&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.gipsyhillfederation.org.uk/friendsofkingswood) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Kingswood a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Kingswood is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1150250) 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 Kingswood's charity number? Friends of Kingswood's charity number is 1150250. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1150250? Search 1150250 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 Kingswood do? Running fundraising events (Summer Fair, social events etc), both at Kingswood Primary School and within the local communityProviding grants to families to support inclusion of less privileged pupilsProviding additional facilities, equipment and resources to Kingswood Primary School to enhance the learning environment for all pupils. Does Friends of Kingswood have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Kingswood. 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 Kingswood? Friends of Kingswood's website is http://www.gipsyhillfederation.org.uk/friendsofkingswood — 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/1150250).