--- title: "Friends of Lofthouse School — check charity number 1191584 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Lofthouse School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1191584. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Lofthouse. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-lofthouse-school retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:05:50.114Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Lofthouse School is a registered charity (number 1191584) 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. 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 Lofthouse School? Registered charity number 1191584 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Lofthouse Website [uppernidderdalefed.school](https://uppernidderdalefed.school/) ## What does Friends of Lofthouse School do? Friends of Lofthouse School is a charity set up to support the running of Fountain's Earth School, Lofthouse, North Yorkshire. The money raised through this charity is used directly to benefit the pupils of the school. ## What causes is Friends of Lofthouse School registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Lofthouse School yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Lofthouse 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-lofthouse-school&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://uppernidderdalefed.school/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Lofthouse School a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Lofthouse School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1191584) 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 Lofthouse School's charity number? Friends of Lofthouse School's charity number is 1191584. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1191584? Search 1191584 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 Lofthouse School do? Friends of Lofthouse School is a charity set up to support the running of Fountain's Earth School, Lofthouse, North Yorkshire. The money raised through this charity is used directly to benefit the pupils of the school. Does Friends of Lofthouse School have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Lofthouse 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 Lofthouse School? Friends of Lofthouse School's website is https://uppernidderdalefed.school/ — 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/1191584).