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title: "Friends of Thorpe School Association — check charity number 1198186 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Friends of Thorpe School Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1198186. Education/training charity based in The Bence. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-thorpe-school-association
retrieved: 2026-08-25T07:24:53.542Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Friends of Thorpe School Association is a registered charity (number 1198186) 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 £17,310 (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 Thorpe School Association?

Registered charity number

1198186

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

The Bence

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£17,310

Website

[www.fotsa.co.uk](https://www.fotsa.co.uk/)

## What does Friends of Thorpe School Association do?

FOTSA operates from Thorpe CofE Primary School. The main aim is to raise funds to help pay for enrichment activities and equipment to the children that attend the school.

## What causes is Friends of Thorpe School Association registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Thorpe School Association yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Thorpe School Association 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?

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[Visit charity website](https://www.fotsa.co.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Thorpe School Association a legitimate charity?

Yes. Friends of Thorpe School Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1198186) 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 Thorpe School Association's charity number?

Friends of Thorpe School Association's charity number is 1198186. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1198186?

Search 1198186 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 Thorpe School Association do?

FOTSA operates from Thorpe CofE Primary School. The main aim is to raise funds to help pay for enrichment activities and equipment to the children that attend the school.

Does Friends of Thorpe School Association have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Thorpe School Association. 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 Thorpe School Association?

Friends of Thorpe School Association's website is https://www.fotsa.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/1198186).