--- title: "Friends of Samuel Lucas — check charity number 1163641 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Samuel Lucas a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1163641. Education/training charity based in Gaping Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-samuel-lucas retrieved: 2026-08-25T02:00:38.585Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Samuel Lucas is a registered charity (number 1163641) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £17,093 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Samuel Lucas? Registered charity number 1163641 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Gaping Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £17,093 Website [www.samlucas.herts.sch.uk](http://www.samlucas.herts.sch.uk/) ## What does Friends of Samuel Lucas do? The object of Friends of Samuel Lucas (FOSL) is to advance the education of pupils at the school by engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advances the education of the pupils through fund raising events including school picnics, fairs and festivals, film and quiz nights, childrens disco etc ## What causes is Friends of Samuel Lucas registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Samuel Lucas yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Samuel Lucas 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-samuel-lucas&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.samlucas.herts.sch.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Samuel Lucas a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Samuel Lucas is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1163641) 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 Samuel Lucas's charity number? Friends of Samuel Lucas's charity number is 1163641. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1163641? Search 1163641 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 Samuel Lucas do? The object of Friends of Samuel Lucas (FOSL) is to advance the education of pupils at the school by engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advances the education of the pupils through fund raising events including school picnics, fairs and festivals, film and quiz nights, childrens disco etc Does Friends of Samuel Lucas have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Samuel Lucas. 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 Samuel Lucas? Friends of Samuel Lucas's website is http://www.samlucas.herts.sch.uk — 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/1163641).