--- title: "The Friends of Thomas Wolsey School — check charity number 293635 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of Thomas Wolsey School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 293635. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Defoe 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-thomas-wolsey-school retrieved: 2026-08-25T22:09:51.839Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of Thomas Wolsey School is a registered charity (number 293635) 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; disability. Its latest reported income was £10,949 (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 Thomas Wolsey School? Registered charity number 293635 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Defoe Road Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £10,949 Website [www.thomaswolsey.com](http://www.thomaswolsey.com/) ## What does The Friends of Thomas Wolsey School do? Thomas Wolsey School caters for children with physical and/or sensory needs. Many pupils also have complex medical and learning needs. The Friends of Thomas Wolsey School fund-raise for large projects and to buy equipment to enhance the children's learning both in the classroom and outside. The Friends group also maintains the mini bus, funds the Christmas Party and the Leavers' Gifts every year. ## What causes is The Friends of Thomas Wolsey School registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of Thomas Wolsey School yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of Thomas Wolsey 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-thomas-wolsey-school&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thomaswolsey.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of Thomas Wolsey School a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of Thomas Wolsey School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 293635) 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 Thomas Wolsey School's charity number? The Friends of Thomas Wolsey School's charity number is 293635. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 293635? Search 293635 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 Thomas Wolsey School do? Thomas Wolsey School caters for children with physical and/or sensory needs. Many pupils also have complex medical and learning needs. The Friends of Thomas Wolsey School fund-raise for large projects and to buy equipment to enhance the children's learning both in the classroom and outside. The Friends group also maintains the mini bus, funds the Christmas Party and the Leavers' Gifts every year. Does The Friends of Thomas Wolsey School have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of Thomas Wolsey 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 Thomas Wolsey School? The Friends of Thomas Wolsey School's website is http://www.thomaswolsey.com — 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/293635).