--- title: "Friends of Maesgwyn School — check charity number 519306 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Maesgwyn School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 519306. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Tonypandy. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-maesgwyn-school retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:30:34.470Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Maesgwyn School is a registered charity (number 519306) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £9,356 (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 Maesgwyn School? Registered charity number 519306 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Tonypandy Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £9,356 ## What does Friends of Maesgwyn School do? Friends of Maesgwyn organise fundraising activities the proceeds of which are used to benefit the pupils of Maesgwyn Special School. ## What causes is Friends of Maesgwyn School registered for? General Charitable PurposesEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Maesgwyn School yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Maesgwyn 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-maesgwyn-school&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Maesgwyn School a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Maesgwyn School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 519306) 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 Maesgwyn School's charity number? Friends of Maesgwyn School's charity number is 519306. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 519306? Search 519306 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 Maesgwyn School do? Friends of Maesgwyn organise fundraising activities the proceeds of which are used to benefit the pupils of Maesgwyn Special School. Does Friends of Maesgwyn School have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Maesgwyn 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 Maesgwyn School? Friends of Maesgwyn School does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/519306).