--- title: "The Friends of Ballard School Pta — check charity number 1102962 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of Ballard School Pta a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1102962. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Fernhill Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-friends-of-ballard-school-pta retrieved: 2026-08-25T16:36:08.801Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of Ballard School Pta is a registered charity (number 1102962) 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 £29,568 (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 The Friends of Ballard School Pta? Registered charity number 1102962 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Fernhill Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £29,568 Website [www.ballardschool.co.uk](http://www.ballardschool.co.uk/) ## What does The Friends of Ballard School Pta do? We hold events throughout the year including Firework Night, Quiz Night, Summer Fayre, and other smaller fundraisers such as from the sale of tea towels, mugs and Christmas cards that the children have designed. ## What causes is The Friends of Ballard School Pta registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of Ballard School Pta yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of Ballard School Pta 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=the-friends-of-ballard-school-pta&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ballardschool.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of Ballard School Pta a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of Ballard School Pta is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1102962) 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 The Friends of Ballard School Pta's charity number? The Friends of Ballard School Pta's charity number is 1102962. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1102962? Search 1102962 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 The Friends of Ballard School Pta do? We hold events throughout the year including Firework Night, Quiz Night, Summer Fayre, and other smaller fundraisers such as from the sale of tea towels, mugs and Christmas cards that the children have designed. Does The Friends of Ballard School Pta have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of Ballard School Pta. 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 The Friends of Ballard School Pta? The Friends of Ballard School Pta's website is http://www.ballardschool.co.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/1102962).