--- title: "Friends of St Martin's Academy — check charity number 1163877 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of St Martin's Academy a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1163877. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Hoole. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-st-martin-s-academy retrieved: 2026-08-25T03:46:19.559Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of St Martin's Academy is a registered charity (number 1163877) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £4,896 (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 Martin's Academy? Registered charity number 1163877 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Hoole Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £4,896 Website [www.stmartinsacademychester.co.uk](http://www.stmartinsacademychester.co.uk/) ## What does Friends of St Martin's Academy do? Friends of School Association raising funds to enhance the education of the pupils of St Martin's Academy Chester. ## What causes is Friends of St Martin's Academy registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of St Martin's Academy yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of St Martin's Academy 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-martin-s-academy&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.stmartinsacademychester.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of St Martin's Academy a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of St Martin's Academy is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1163877) 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 Martin's Academy's charity number? Friends of St Martin's Academy's charity number is 1163877. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1163877? Search 1163877 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 Martin's Academy do? Friends of School Association raising funds to enhance the education of the pupils of St Martin's Academy Chester. Does Friends of St Martin's Academy have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of St Martin's Academy. 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 Martin's Academy? Friends of St Martin's Academy's website is http://www.stmartinsacademychester.co.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/1163877).