--- title: "Friends of Valley Association — check charity number 509323 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Valley Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 509323. Education/training charity based in Whitehaven Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-valley-association retrieved: 2026-08-25T08:30:27.644Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Valley Association is a registered charity (number 509323) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability. Its latest reported income was £29,071 (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 Valley Association? Registered charity number 509323 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Whitehaven Road Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £29,071 Website [www.stockport.gov.uk](http://www.stockport.gov.uk/) ## What does Friends of Valley Association do? To advance the education of the pupils of the school by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for the school that are not normally provided by the L.E.A. Additionally, aims to foster more extended relationships between the staff, parents, and others associated with the school, and to engage in activities which support the school and advance the education of the children. ## What causes is Friends of Valley Association registered for? Education/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Valley Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Valley 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? 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-valley-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.stockport.gov.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Valley Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Valley Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 509323) 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 Valley Association's charity number? Friends of Valley Association's charity number is 509323. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 509323? Search 509323 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 Valley Association do? To advance the education of the pupils of the school by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for the school that are not normally provided by the L.E.A. Additionally, aims to foster more extended relationships between the staff, parents, and others associated with the school, and to engage in activities which support the school and advance the education of the children. Does Friends of Valley Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Valley 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 Valley Association? Friends of Valley Association's website is http://www.stockport.gov.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/509323).