--- title: "Old British School — check charity number 309444 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Old British School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 309444. Education/training charity based in Canopi. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/old-british-school-2 retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:20:15.235Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Old British School is a registered charity (number 309444) 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 £5,424 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Old British School? Registered charity number 309444 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Canopi Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £5,424 Website [www.bfss.org.uk](http://www.bfss.org.uk/) ## What does Old British School do? Income is added to main income of the British & Foreign School Society and is used to promote the education and training of young people who are in need of financial assistance and who live within a radius of 20 miles from Bratton, Wiltshire. ## What causes is Old British School registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Old British School yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Old British 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=old-british-school-2&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bfss.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Old British School a legitimate charity? Yes. Old British School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 309444) 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 Old British School's charity number? Old British School's charity number is 309444. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 309444? Search 309444 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 Old British School do? Income is added to main income of the British & Foreign School Society and is used to promote the education and training of young people who are in need of financial assistance and who live within a radius of 20 miles from Bratton, Wiltshire. Does Old British School have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Old British 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 Old British School? Old British School's website is http://www.bfss.org.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/309444).