--- title: "Old Free School Foundation — check charity number 527497 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Old Free School Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 527497. Education/training charity based in Kempsey. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/old-free-school-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:24:54.355Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Old Free School Foundation is a registered charity (number 527497) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £13,956 (year ending 2020-12-31). 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 Free School Foundation? Registered charity number 527497 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Kempsey Latest income (year ending 2020-12-31) £13,956 ## What does Old Free School Foundation do? Use of the Hall as a centre for the use of clubs, societies or organisations in the said Parish of Kempsey having athletic, social or educational objects without discrimination on the grounds of religious belief or attendance or non-attendance at religious worship or instruction. ## What causes is Old Free School Foundation registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Old Free School Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Old Free School Foundation 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-free-school-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Old Free School Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Old Free School Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 527497) 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 Free School Foundation's charity number? Old Free School Foundation's charity number is 527497. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 527497? Search 527497 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 Free School Foundation do? Use of the Hall as a centre for the use of clubs, societies or organisations in the said Parish of Kempsey having athletic, social or educational objects without discrimination on the grounds of religious belief or attendance or non-attendance at religious worship or instruction. Does Old Free School Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Old Free School Foundation. 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 Free School Foundation? Old Free School Foundation does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/527497).