--- title: "St Matthews School (Stroud) Ptfa — check charity number 1205395 | CharityCompare" description: "Is St Matthews School (Stroud) Ptfa a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1205395. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Church Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-matthews-school-stroud-ptfa retrieved: 2026-08-25T16:32:01.604Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer St Matthews School (Stroud) Ptfa is a registered charity (number 1205395) 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. Its latest reported income was £8,379 (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 Matthews School (Stroud) Ptfa? Registered charity number 1205395 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Church Road Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £8,379 Website [www.stmatthews.gloucs.sch.uk](http://www.stmatthews.gloucs.sch.uk/) ## What does St Matthews School (Stroud) Ptfa do? St Matthews PTFA exists to:Advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by: - Developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school;- Engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils. ## What causes is St Matthews School (Stroud) Ptfa registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for St Matthews School (Stroud) Ptfa yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St Matthews School (Stroud) Ptfa 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-matthews-school-stroud-ptfa&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.stmatthews.gloucs.sch.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is St Matthews School (Stroud) Ptfa a legitimate charity? Yes. St Matthews School (Stroud) Ptfa is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1205395) 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 Matthews School (Stroud) Ptfa's charity number? St Matthews School (Stroud) Ptfa's charity number is 1205395. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1205395? Search 1205395 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 Matthews School (Stroud) Ptfa do? St Matthews PTFA exists to:Advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by: - Developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school;- Engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils. Does St Matthews School (Stroud) Ptfa have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Matthews School (Stroud) Ptfa. 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 Matthews School (Stroud) Ptfa? St Matthews School (Stroud) Ptfa's website is http://www.stmatthews.gloucs.sch.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/1205395).