--- title: "Friends of Shenstone and Svf — check charity number 284108 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Shenstone and Svf a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 284108. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 94 Old Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-shenstone-and-svf retrieved: 2026-08-25T01:06:09.091Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Shenstone and Svf is a registered charity (number 284108) 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; disability. Its latest reported income was £23,986 (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 Shenstone and Svf? Registered charity number 284108 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 94 Old Road Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £23,986 ## What does Friends of Shenstone and Svf do? The Friends fundraise to support the purchasing of specialised equipment for Shenstone School pupils. They also help fund the purchase and maintenance of school buses, and play equipment for outside areas. Shenstone is a school for pupils aged 2 to 11 with severe learning difficulties. The school operates across two sites, Shenstone School (Crayford) and Shenstone Early Years Centre (Sidcup). ## What causes is Friends of Shenstone and Svf registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Shenstone and Svf yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Shenstone and Svf 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-shenstone-and-svf&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Shenstone and Svf a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Shenstone and Svf is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 284108) 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 Shenstone and Svf's charity number? Friends of Shenstone and Svf's charity number is 284108. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 284108? Search 284108 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 Shenstone and Svf do? The Friends fundraise to support the purchasing of specialised equipment for Shenstone School pupils. They also help fund the purchase and maintenance of school buses, and play equipment for outside areas. Shenstone is a school for pupils aged 2 to 11 with severe learning difficulties. The school operates across two sites, Shenstone School (Crayford) and Shenstone Early Years Centre (Sidcup). Does Friends of Shenstone and Svf have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Shenstone and Svf. 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 Shenstone and Svf? Friends of Shenstone and Svf 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/284108).