--- title: "Friends of Royal Alexandra and Albert School — check charity number 1196469 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Royal Alexandra and Albert School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1196469. General Charitable Purposes charity based in THE ROYAL ALEXANDRA & ALBERT SCHOOL. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-royal-alexandra-and-albert-school retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:15:24.338Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Royal Alexandra and Albert School is a registered charity (number 1196469) 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; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £14,590 (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 Royal Alexandra and Albert School? Registered charity number 1196469 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location THE ROYAL ALEXANDRA & ALBERT SCHOOL Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £14,590 ## What does Friends of Royal Alexandra and Albert School do? The Trustees of the Friends of Royal Alexandra and Albert School Charity supports the school, a state boarding school for full and flexi-boarders covering an age range, Year 3 to Year 13. By working with the school governors, senior management team and parents, the trustees run events to generate funds that are donated to support projects that enhance education and improve the welfare of pupils. ## What causes is Friends of Royal Alexandra and Albert School registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Royal Alexandra and Albert School yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Royal Alexandra and Albert 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-royal-alexandra-and-albert-school&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Royal Alexandra and Albert School a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Royal Alexandra and Albert School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196469) 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 Royal Alexandra and Albert School's charity number? Friends of Royal Alexandra and Albert School's charity number is 1196469. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1196469? Search 1196469 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 Royal Alexandra and Albert School do? The Trustees of the Friends of Royal Alexandra and Albert School Charity supports the school, a state boarding school for full and flexi-boarders covering an age range, Year 3 to Year 13. By working with the school governors, senior management team and parents, the trustees run events to generate funds that are donated to support projects that enhance education and improve the welfare of pupils. Does Friends of Royal Alexandra and Albert School have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Royal Alexandra and Albert 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 Royal Alexandra and Albert School? Friends of Royal Alexandra and Albert 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/1196469).