--- title: "Friends of West Lodge Schools — check charity number 282766 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of West Lodge Schools a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 282766. Education/training charity based in West End Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-west-lodge-schools retrieved: 2026-08-25T08:31:20.939Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of West Lodge Schools is a registered charity (number 282766) 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 £34,484 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 West Lodge Schools? Registered charity number 282766 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location West End Lane Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £34,484 Website [www.westlodge.harrow.sch.uk](http://www.westlodge.harrow.sch.uk/) ## What does Friends of West Lodge Schools do? FOWLS is the Parents Association for West Lodge PrimarySchool. We are set up to raise money for our school in order to enhance the children's learning experience by providing equipment and opportunities which would not otherwise be provided for within the school budget. ## What causes is Friends of West Lodge Schools registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of West Lodge Schools yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of West Lodge Schools 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-lodge-schools&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.westlodge.harrow.sch.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of West Lodge Schools a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of West Lodge Schools is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 282766) 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 Lodge Schools's charity number? Friends of West Lodge Schools's charity number is 282766. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 282766? Search 282766 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 Lodge Schools do? FOWLS is the Parents Association for West Lodge PrimarySchool. We are set up to raise money for our school in order to enhance the children's learning experience by providing equipment and opportunities which would not otherwise be provided for within the school budget. Does Friends of West Lodge Schools have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of West Lodge Schools. 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 Lodge Schools? Friends of West Lodge Schools's website is http://www.westlodge.harrow.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/282766).