--- title: "The Friends of Orton School — check charity number 1048683 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of Orton School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1048683. Education/training charity based in Front Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-friends-of-orton-school retrieved: 2026-08-25T18:33:13.019Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of Orton School is a registered charity (number 1048683) 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 £5,665 (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 Orton School? Registered charity number 1048683 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Front Street Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £5,665 ## What does The Friends of Orton School do? We organise fundraising events and activities to raise money for Orton C of E Primary School. The money raised goes towards funding trips out for the children and extra equipment needed in school. ## What causes is The Friends of Orton School registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of Orton School yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of Orton 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-orton-school&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of Orton School a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of Orton School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1048683) 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 Orton School's charity number? The Friends of Orton School's charity number is 1048683. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1048683? Search 1048683 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 Orton School do? We organise fundraising events and activities to raise money for Orton C of E Primary School. The money raised goes towards funding trips out for the children and extra equipment needed in school. Does The Friends of Orton School have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of Orton 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 Orton School? The Friends of Orton 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/1048683).