Is Friends of Merefield School a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Merefield School as a registered charity (number 1136501) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Friends of Merefield School's charity number?

Friends of Merefield School's charity number is 1136501. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1136501?

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Does Friends of Merefield School have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Merefield 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 Merefield School?

Friends of Merefield School's website listed in our register data is http://www.merefieldschool.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Friends of Merefield School registered as a charity?

Friends of Merefield School was entered on the register on 21 June 2010.

Registered charity · No. 1136501

Friends of Merefield School

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Friends of Merefield School is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about Friends of Merefield School?

Reported income · year ending 2021-04-10: £5,266
Reported spending · year ending 2021-04-10: £69
Registered charity number: 1136501
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Westminster Drive
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.merefieldschool.co.uk

Quick answer

Friends of Merefield School (number 1136501) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Friends of Merefield School do?

'to advance the education of the pupils who attend Merefield'develop more extended relationships between staff, parents and othersengage in activities which support the school to advance their educationprovide and assist in the provisions of facilities for education at the school

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of Merefield School

Answers Friends of Merefield School gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Friends of Merefield School as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 21 June 2010
Where it says it operates: Sefton

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Other Charitable Activities.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Friends of Merefield School registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Merefield School yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Friends of Merefield School. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Merefield School a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Merefield School as a registered charity (number 1136501) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Friends of Merefield School's charity number?: Friends of Merefield School's charity number is 1136501. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1136501?: Search 1136501 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 Merefield School do?: 'to advance the education of the pupils who attend Merefield'develop more extended relationships between staff, parents and othersengage in activities which support the school to advance their educationprovide and assist in the provisions of facilities for education at the school
Does Friends of Merefield School have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Merefield 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 Merefield School?: Friends of Merefield School's website listed in our register data is http://www.merefieldschool.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Friends of Merefield School?: The register does not record Friends of Merefield School as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Friends of Merefield School registered as a charity?: Friends of Merefield School was entered on the register on 21 June 2010.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.