--- title: "Friends of West Special School — check charity number 1168981 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of West Special School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1168981. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Smallwood Green. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-west-special-school retrieved: 2026-08-25T08:25:10.910Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of West Special School is a registered charity (number 1168981) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £2,382 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Special School? Registered charity number 1168981 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Smallwood Green Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,382 Website [www.westspecialschool.com](http://www.westspecialschool.com/) ## What does Friends of West Special School do? General charitable Purposes ## What causes is Friends of West Special School registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of West Special School yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of West Special School 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-special-school&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.westspecialschool.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of West Special School a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of West Special School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1168981) 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 Special School's charity number? Friends of West Special School's charity number is 1168981. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1168981? Search 1168981 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 Special School do? General charitable Purposes Does Friends of West Special School have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of West Special 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 Special School? Friends of West Special School's website is http://www.westspecialschool.com — 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/1168981).