--- title: "Friends of West Gate Association — check charity number 509175 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of West Gate Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 509175. Education/training charity based in c/o West Gate School. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-west-gate-association retrieved: 2026-08-25T08:25:01.064Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of West Gate Association is a registered charity (number 509175) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; arts/culture/heritage/science. 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 West Gate Association? Registered charity number 509175 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location c/o West Gate School Website [www.westgate.leicester.sch.uk](http://www.westgate.leicester.sch.uk/) ## What does Friends of West Gate Association do? Fundraising for special school. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of West Gate 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-west-gate-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.westgate.leicester.sch.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of West Gate Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of West Gate Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 509175) 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 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 is http://www.westgate.leicester.sch.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/509175).