--- title: "The Friends of Ripley St Thomas School — check charity number 1149805 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of Ripley St Thomas School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1149805. Education/training charity based in Garstang. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-friends-of-ripley-st-thomas-school retrieved: 2026-08-25T19:49:30.817Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of Ripley St Thomas School is a registered charity (number 1149805) 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 £4,477 (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 Ripley St Thomas School? Registered charity number 1149805 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Garstang Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £4,477 Website [www.ripley.lancs.sch.uk/thefriends.html](http://www.ripley.lancs.sch.uk/thefriends.html) ## What does The Friends of Ripley St Thomas School do? Taking into account the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit, The Friends set out to raise as much money as possible through its various fund raising events to purchase goods or services to support the work of the school and thereby enhance the education of its pupils. ## What causes is The Friends of Ripley St Thomas School registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of Ripley St Thomas School yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of Ripley St Thomas 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-ripley-st-thomas-school&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ripley.lancs.sch.uk/thefriends.html) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of Ripley St Thomas School a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of Ripley St Thomas School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1149805) 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 Ripley St Thomas School's charity number? The Friends of Ripley St Thomas School's charity number is 1149805. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1149805? Search 1149805 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 Ripley St Thomas School do? Taking into account the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit, The Friends set out to raise as much money as possible through its various fund raising events to purchase goods or services to support the work of the school and thereby enhance the education of its pupils. Does The Friends of Ripley St Thomas School have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of Ripley St Thomas 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 Ripley St Thomas School? The Friends of Ripley St Thomas School's website is http://www.ripley.lancs.sch.uk/thefriends.html — 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/1149805).