--- title: "Friends of Meopham Community Academy — check charity number 280163 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Meopham Community Academy a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 280163. Education/training charity based in Wrotham Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-meopham-community-academy retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:18:04.912Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Meopham Community Academy is a registered charity (number 280163) 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 £32,039 (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 Meopham Community Academy? Registered charity number 280163 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Wrotham Road Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £32,039 ## What does Friends of Meopham Community Academy do? PTA Fund raising for Meopham Community Academy ## What causes is Friends of Meopham Community Academy registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Meopham Community Academy yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Meopham Community 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-meopham-community-academy&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Meopham Community Academy a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Meopham Community Academy is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 280163) 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 Meopham Community Academy's charity number? Friends of Meopham Community Academy's charity number is 280163. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 280163? Search 280163 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 Meopham Community Academy do? PTA Fund raising for Meopham Community Academy Does Friends of Meopham Community Academy have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Meopham Community 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 Meopham Community Academy? Friends of Meopham Community Academy 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/280163).