--- title: "Friends of Margaret Coates Unit — check charity number 1047763 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Margaret Coates Unit a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1047763. Education/training charity based in Lympsham Green. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-margaret-coates-unit retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:08:53.711Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Margaret Coates Unit is a registered charity (number 1047763) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £3,131 (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 Margaret Coates Unit? Registered charity number 1047763 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Lympsham Green Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £3,131 ## What does Friends of Margaret Coates Unit do? THE CHARITY RAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH AUTISM WHO ATTEND THE MARGARET COATES UNIT. THE CHARITY ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR THE FAMILIES. THE MONEY RAISED PAYS FOR ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES AND RESOURSES UNABLE TO BE PROVIDED WITHIN THE LOCAL AUTHORITY BUDGET. ## What causes is Friends of Margaret Coates Unit registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Margaret Coates Unit yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Margaret Coates Unit 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-margaret-coates-unit&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Margaret Coates Unit a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Margaret Coates Unit is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1047763) 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 Margaret Coates Unit's charity number? Friends of Margaret Coates Unit's charity number is 1047763. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1047763? Search 1047763 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 Margaret Coates Unit do? THE CHARITY RAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH AUTISM WHO ATTEND THE MARGARET COATES UNIT. THE CHARITY ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR THE FAMILIES. THE MONEY RAISED PAYS FOR ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES AND RESOURSES UNABLE TO BE PROVIDED WITHIN THE LOCAL AUTHORITY BUDGET. Does Friends of Margaret Coates Unit have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Margaret Coates Unit. 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 Margaret Coates Unit? Friends of Margaret Coates Unit 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/1047763).