--- title: "St Columba's College and Preparatory School — check charity number 1088480 | CharityCompare" description: "Is St Columba's College and Preparatory School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1088480. Education/training charity based in 8-10 King Harry Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-columba-s-college-and-preparatory-school retrieved: 2026-08-25T12:35:52.674Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer St Columba's College and Preparatory School is a registered charity (number 1088480) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £16,855,955 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 St Columba's College and Preparatory School? Registered charity number 1088480 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 8-10 King Harry Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £16,855,955 Website [www.stcolumbascollege.org](http://www.stcolumbascollege.org/) ## What does St Columba's College and Preparatory School do? The Charity provides education in St Albans to boys and girls from the ages of 4 to 18. It promotes the intellectual, social, moral and spiritual development of young people within a school community rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition. The Charity actively supports schools of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, especially through an annual work projects. ## What causes is St Columba's College and Preparatory School registered for? Education/trainingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for St Columba's College and Preparatory School yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St Columba's College and Preparatory 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=st-columba-s-college-and-preparatory-school&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.stcolumbascollege.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is St Columba's College and Preparatory School a legitimate charity? Yes. St Columba's College and Preparatory School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1088480) 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 St Columba's College and Preparatory School's charity number? St Columba's College and Preparatory School's charity number is 1088480. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1088480? Search 1088480 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 St Columba's College and Preparatory School do? The Charity provides education in St Albans to boys and girls from the ages of 4 to 18. It promotes the intellectual, social, moral and spiritual development of young people within a school community rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition. The Charity actively supports schools of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, especially through an annual work projects. Does St Columba's College and Preparatory School have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Columba's College and Preparatory 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 St Columba's College and Preparatory School? St Columba's College and Preparatory School's website is http://www.stcolumbascollege.org — 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/1088480).