--- title: "The Friends of Canford School — check charity number 1165196 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of Canford School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1165196. Education/training charity based in Canford Magna. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-friends-of-canford-school retrieved: 2026-08-25T17:21:21.272Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of Canford School is a registered charity (number 1165196) 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 £13,355 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Canford School? Registered charity number 1165196 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Canford Magna Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £13,355 Website [www.canford.com/Friends-of-Canford](https://www.canford.com/Friends-of-Canford) ## What does The Friends of Canford School do? The advancement of education by affording assistance to Canford School ('the School') and to pupils of the School and further for the continuance of their education after leaving the School. ## What causes is The Friends of Canford School registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of Canford School yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of Canford 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=the-friends-of-canford-school&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.canford.com/Friends-of-Canford) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of Canford School a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of Canford School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1165196) 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 Canford School's charity number? The Friends of Canford School's charity number is 1165196. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1165196? Search 1165196 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 Canford School do? The advancement of education by affording assistance to Canford School ('the School') and to pupils of the School and further for the continuance of their education after leaving the School. Does The Friends of Canford School have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of Canford 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 The Friends of Canford School? The Friends of Canford School's website is https://www.canford.com/Friends-of-Canford — 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/1165196).