--- title: "Friends of Leighton Academy — check charity number 1152517 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Leighton Academy a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1152517. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Minshull New Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-leighton-academy retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:13:28.262Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Leighton Academy is a registered charity (number 1152517) 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 £9,160 (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 Leighton Academy? Registered charity number 1152517 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Minshull New Road Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £9,160 Website [www.leightonacademy.com](http://www.leightonacademy.com/) ## What does Friends of Leighton Academy do? Fundraising to provide extra equipment, opportunities and treats for the pupils of Leighton Academy Primary School ## What causes is Friends of Leighton Academy registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Leighton Academy yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Leighton 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-leighton-academy&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.leightonacademy.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Leighton Academy a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Leighton Academy is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1152517) 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 Leighton Academy's charity number? Friends of Leighton Academy's charity number is 1152517. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1152517? Search 1152517 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 Leighton Academy do? Fundraising to provide extra equipment, opportunities and treats for the pupils of Leighton Academy Primary School Does Friends of Leighton Academy have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Leighton 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 Leighton Academy? Friends of Leighton Academy's website is http://www.leightonacademy.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/1152517).