Is Friends of the Meads a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of the Meads as a registered charity (number 1036764) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Friends of the Meads's charity number?

Friends of the Meads's charity number is 1036764. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1036764?

Search 1036764 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.

Does Friends of the Meads have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the Meads. 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 the Meads?

Friends of the Meads's website listed in our register data is http://www.fotms.org/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

What was Friends of the Meads previously called?

The register lists these previous names for Friends of the Meads: The Meads Pa (East Grinstead); The Meads Pta; The Meads Pta (East Grinstead).

When was Friends of the Meads registered as a charity?

Friends of the Meads was entered on the register on 20 April 1994.

Registered charity · No. 1036764

Friends of the Meads

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Friends of the Meads is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include other charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about Friends of the Meads?

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31: £8,106
Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31: £8,448
Registered charity number: 1036764
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): 25 Mill Way
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.fotms.org

What does the register show for Friends of the Meads?

Friends of the Meads (number 1036764) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Friends of the Meads do?

TO PROVIDE ACTIVITIES TO BE ENJOYED BY THE LOCAL COMMUNITY WHILST RAISING FUNDS TO BUY EQUIPMENT FOR THE CHILDREN OF THE MEADS SCHOOL IN EAST GRINSTEAD.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-21.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of the Meads

Answers Friends of the Meads gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Friends of the Meads as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 20 April 1994
Previous names on the register: The Meads Pa (East Grinstead); The Meads Pta; The Meads Pta (East Grinstead)
Where it says it operates: West Sussex

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Other Charitable Activities.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-21. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Friends of the Meads registered for?

Other Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of the Meads yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Friends of the Meads. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Friends of the Meads?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of the Meads a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of the Meads as a registered charity (number 1036764) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Friends of the Meads's charity number?: Friends of the Meads's charity number is 1036764. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1036764?: Search 1036764 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 the Meads do?: TO PROVIDE ACTIVITIES TO BE ENJOYED BY THE LOCAL COMMUNITY WHILST RAISING FUNDS TO BUY EQUIPMENT FOR THE CHILDREN OF THE MEADS SCHOOL IN EAST GRINSTEAD.
Does Friends of the Meads have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of the Meads. 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 the Meads?: Friends of the Meads's website listed in our register data is http://www.fotms.org/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Friends of the Meads?: The register records Friends of the Meads as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
What was Friends of the Meads previously called?: The register lists these previous names for Friends of the Meads: The Meads Pa (East Grinstead); The Meads Pta; The Meads Pta (East Grinstead).
When was Friends of the Meads registered as a charity?: Friends of the Meads was entered on the register on 20 April 1994.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-21, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.