--- title: "Stowford Friends — check charity number 1144594 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Stowford Friends a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1144594. Education/training charity based in Exeter Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/stowford-friends retrieved: 2026-08-26T02:08:56.324Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Stowford Friends is a registered charity (number 1144594) 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 £14,963 (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 Stowford Friends? Registered charity number 1144594 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Exeter Road Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £14,963 ## What does Stowford Friends do? Stowford Friends raise funds to enhance the experience of all the children at Stowford School from Nursery to Year 6. Fund raising is done through organising events such as summer and Christmas fairs, children's discos, fashion shows, quiz nights and cake sales and facilitating activities such as Bag2School collections and children's Christmas card designs. ## What causes is Stowford Friends registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Stowford Friends yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Stowford Friends 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=stowford-friends&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Stowford Friends a legitimate charity? Yes. Stowford Friends is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1144594) 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 Stowford Friends's charity number? Stowford Friends's charity number is 1144594. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1144594? Search 1144594 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 Stowford Friends do? Stowford Friends raise funds to enhance the experience of all the children at Stowford School from Nursery to Year 6. Fund raising is done through organising events such as summer and Christmas fairs, children's discos, fashion shows, quiz nights and cake sales and facilitating activities such as Bag2School collections and children's Christmas card designs. Does Stowford Friends have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Stowford Friends. 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 Stowford Friends? Stowford Friends 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/1144594).