Is Friends of West Gate Association a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of West Gate Association as a registered charity (number 509175) 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 West Gate Association's charity number?

Friends of West Gate Association's charity number is 509175. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 509175?

Search 509175 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 West Gate Association have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of West Gate 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 West Gate Association?

Friends of West Gate Association's website listed in our register data is http://www.westgate.leicester.sch.uk. 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 West Gate Association previously called?

The register lists these previous names for Friends of West Gate Association: Emily Fortey Handicapped Children's Association; Emily Fortey School Fund.

When was Friends of West Gate Association registered as a charity?

Friends of West Gate Association was entered on the register on 28 September 1979.

Registered charity · No. 509175

Friends of West Gate Association

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Friends of West Gate Association is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, disability, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Friends of West Gate Association?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Registered charity number: 509175
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): c/o West Gate School
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.westgate.leicester.sch.uk

What does the register show for Friends of West Gate Association?

Friends of West Gate Association (number 509175) 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 West Gate Association do?

Fundraising for special school.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of West Gate Association

Answers Friends of West Gate Association 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 does not record Friends of West Gate Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 28 September 1979
Also known as: Fowga
Previous names on the register: Emily Fortey Handicapped Children's Association; Emily Fortey School Fund
Where it says it operates: Leicestershire · Leicester City

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; 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 West Gate Association registered for?

Education/trainingDisabilityArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of West Gate Association yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Friends of West Gate Association. 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 West Gate Association?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of West Gate Association a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of West Gate Association as a registered charity (number 509175) 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 West Gate Association's charity number?: Friends of West Gate Association's charity number is 509175. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 509175?: Search 509175 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 West Gate Association do?: Fundraising for special school.
Does Friends of West Gate Association have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of West Gate 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 West Gate Association?: Friends of West Gate Association's website listed in our register data is http://www.westgate.leicester.sch.uk. 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 West Gate Association?: The register does not record Friends of West Gate Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Friends of West Gate Association previously called?: The register lists these previous names for Friends of West Gate Association: Emily Fortey Handicapped Children's Association; Emily Fortey School Fund.
When was Friends of West Gate Association registered as a charity?: Friends of West Gate Association was entered on the register on 28 September 1979.

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.