--- title: "The Friends of Dr South's School — check charity number 279172 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of Dr South's School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 279172. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Bletchingdon Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-friends-of-dr-south-s-school retrieved: 2026-08-25T17:22:07.473Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of Dr South's School is a registered charity (number 279172) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £37,650 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Dr South's School? Registered charity number 279172 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bletchingdon Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £37,650 ## What does The Friends of Dr South's School do? Arrange fundraising events for Dr South's Primary School. ## What causes is The Friends of Dr South's School registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of Dr South's School yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of Dr South's 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-dr-south-s-school&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of Dr South's School a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of Dr South's School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 279172) 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 Dr South's School's charity number? The Friends of Dr South's School's charity number is 279172. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 279172? Search 279172 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 Dr South's School do? Arrange fundraising events for Dr South's Primary School. Does The Friends of Dr South's School have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of Dr South's 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 Dr South's School? The Friends of Dr South's School 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/279172).