--- title: "Friends of Ridgefield — check charity number 1186701 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Ridgefield a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1186701. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Radegund Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-ridgefield retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:03:54.182Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Ridgefield is a registered charity (number 1186701) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training. Its latest reported income was £8,120 (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 Ridgefield? Registered charity number 1186701 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Radegund Road Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £8,120 Website [www.ridgefieldprimary.org](https://www.ridgefieldprimary.org/) ## 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. ## What causes is Friends of Ridgefield registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Ridgefield yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Ridgefield 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-ridgefield&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.ridgefieldprimary.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Ridgefield a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Ridgefield is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1186701) 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 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 is https://www.ridgefieldprimary.org/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1186701).