--- title: "Friends of Magna — check charity number 1178899 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Magna a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1178899. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Ashdown Close. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-magna retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:07:33.380Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Magna is a registered charity (number 1178899) 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 £2,768 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Magna? Registered charity number 1178899 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Ashdown Close Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £2,768 Website [www.aatmagna.org](http://www.aatmagna.org/) ## What does Friends of Magna do? Friends of Magna raise funds via charitable events to enable us to purchase additional equipment or support events for the pupils of Magna Academy. ## What causes is Friends of Magna registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Magna yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Magna 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-magna&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.aatmagna.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Magna a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Magna is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178899) 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 Magna's charity number? Friends of Magna's charity number is 1178899. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1178899? Search 1178899 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 Magna do? Friends of Magna raise funds via charitable events to enable us to purchase additional equipment or support events for the pupils of Magna Academy. Does Friends of Magna have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Magna. 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 Magna? Friends of Magna's website is http://www.aatmagna.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/1178899).