Is Friends of West Meon School a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of West Meon School as a registered charity (number 1172404) 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 Meon School's charity number?

Friends of West Meon School's charity number is 1172404. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1172404?

Search 1172404 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 Meon School have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of West Meon School. 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 Meon School?

Friends of West Meon School's website listed in our register data is http://westmeon.hants.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.

When was Friends of West Meon School registered as a charity?

Friends of West Meon School was entered on the register on 4 April 2017.

Registered charity · No. 1172404

Friends of West Meon School

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Friends of West Meon School is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about Friends of West Meon School?

Reported income · year ending 2025-10-31: £3,811
Reported spending · year ending 2025-10-31: £4,346
Registered charity number: 1172404
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Church Lane
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: westmeon.hants.sch.uk

What does the register show for Friends of West Meon School?

Friends of West Meon School (number 1172404) 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 Meon School do?

Friends of West Meon School (FOWMS) is a charity organisation with the sole aim of supporting children schooled at West Meon School. The Charity raises funds through organised activities by the Parent and Teacher Association (PTA) and all profits go towards improving facilities and equipment linked to the educational enhancement and wellbeing of the children.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of West Meon School

Answers Friends of West Meon School 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 Meon School as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 4 April 2017
Also known as: F.o.w.m.s.
Where it says it operates: Hampshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Provides Other Finance; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services.

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 Meon School registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of West Meon School yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of West Meon School a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of West Meon School as a registered charity (number 1172404) 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 Meon School's charity number?: Friends of West Meon School's charity number is 1172404. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1172404?: Search 1172404 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 Meon School do?: Friends of West Meon School (FOWMS) is a charity organisation with the sole aim of supporting children schooled at West Meon School. The Charity raises funds through organised activities by the Parent and Teacher Association (PTA) and all profits go towards improving facilities and equipment linked to the educational enhancement and wellbeing of the children.
Does Friends of West Meon School have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of West Meon School. 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 Meon School?: Friends of West Meon School's website listed in our register data is http://westmeon.hants.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 Meon School?: The register does not record Friends of West Meon School as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Friends of West Meon School registered as a charity?: Friends of West Meon School was entered on the register on 4 April 2017.

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.