Is Friends of Ridgefield a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Ridgefield as a registered charity (number 1186701) 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 Ridgefield's charity number?

Friends of Ridgefield's charity number is 1186701. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1186701?

Search 1186701 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.

Does Friends of Ridgefield have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Ridgefield. 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 Ridgefield?

Friends of Ridgefield's website listed in our register data is https://www.ridgefieldprimary.org/. 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 Ridgefield registered as a charity?

Friends of Ridgefield was entered on the register on 2 December 2019.

Registered charity · No. 1186701

Friends of Ridgefield

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Friends of Ridgefield is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training.

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What are the key facts about Friends of Ridgefield?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £8,120
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £1,663
Registered charity number: 1186701
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Radegund Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.ridgefieldprimary.org

Quick answer

Friends of Ridgefield (number 1186701) 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 Ridgefield do?

The Friends of Ridgefield PTA group works with the school, parents, students and the local community toput on a range of events and activities such as school fairs (summer and winter), discos, cake sales, andshopping events where children get to buy presents for their families. Some of these (such as the fairs)are open to members of the local community.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of Ridgefield

Answers Friends of Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 2 December 2019
Where it says it operates: Cambridgeshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Provides Other Finance; Provides Services.

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 Ridgefield registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Ridgefield yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Friends of Ridgefield. 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

What should you check before donating to Friends of Ridgefield?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Ridgefield a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Ridgefield as a registered charity (number 1186701) 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 Ridgefield's charity number?: Friends of Ridgefield's charity number is 1186701. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1186701?: Search 1186701 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 Ridgefield do?: The Friends of Ridgefield PTA group works with the school, parents, students and the local community toput on a range of events and activities such as school fairs (summer and winter), discos, cake sales, andshopping events where children get to buy presents for their families. Some of these (such as the fairs)are open to members of the local community.
Does Friends of Ridgefield have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Ridgefield. 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 Ridgefield?: Friends of Ridgefield's website listed in our register data is https://www.ridgefieldprimary.org/. 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 Ridgefield?: The register does not record Friends of Ridgefield as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Friends of Ridgefield registered as a charity?: Friends of Ridgefield was entered on the register on 2 December 2019.

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.