--- title: "Friends of St Andrew's (Fosa) — check charity number 1172238 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of St Andrew's (Fosa) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1172238. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Meads Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-st-andrew-s-fosa retrieved: 2026-08-25T01:18:35.956Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of St Andrew's (Fosa) is a registered charity (number 1172238) 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 £23,072 (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 St Andrew's (Fosa)? Registered charity number 1172238 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Meads Street Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £23,072 ## What does Friends of St Andrew's (Fosa) do? The Friends of St Andrews (FOSA) are volunteers who coordinate a year round programme of activities to raise funds to support educational and local community activities and projects. Each year the FOSA work towards raising funds for a school/community project as well as an external charity. The 2020/21 selected charity is "The Brain Tumour Charity". ## What causes is Friends of St Andrew's (Fosa) registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of St Andrew's (Fosa) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of St Andrew's (Fosa) 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-st-andrew-s-fosa&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of St Andrew's (Fosa) a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of St Andrew's (Fosa) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172238) 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 St Andrew's (Fosa)'s charity number? Friends of St Andrew's (Fosa)'s charity number is 1172238. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1172238? Search 1172238 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 St Andrew's (Fosa) do? The Friends of St Andrews (FOSA) are volunteers who coordinate a year round programme of activities to raise funds to support educational and local community activities and projects. Each year the FOSA work towards raising funds for a school/community project as well as an external charity. The 2020/21 selected charity is "The Brain Tumour Charity". Does Friends of St Andrew's (Fosa) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of St Andrew's (Fosa). 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 St Andrew's (Fosa)? Friends of St Andrew's (Fosa) 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/1172238).