--- title: "Friends of Minehead First School — check charity number 281317 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Minehead First School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 281317. Education/training charity based in Townsend Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-minehead-first-school retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:21:45.267Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Minehead First School is a registered charity (number 281317) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £1,583 (year ending 2024-08-31). 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 Minehead First School? Registered charity number 281317 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Townsend Road Latest income (year ending 2024-08-31) £1,583 ## What does Friends of Minehead First School do? Fundraising in order to advance and enhance the education of the pupils of the school by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the school. ## What causes is Friends of Minehead First School registered for? Education/trainingAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Minehead First School yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Minehead First 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-minehead-first-school&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Minehead First School a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Minehead First School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 281317) 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 Minehead First School's charity number? Friends of Minehead First School's charity number is 281317. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 281317? Search 281317 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 Minehead First School do? Fundraising in order to advance and enhance the education of the pupils of the school by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the school. Does Friends of Minehead First School have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Minehead First 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 Minehead First School? Friends of Minehead First 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/281317).