--- title: "The Friends of Thornton — check charity number 1064059 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of Thornton a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1064059. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Convent of Jesus & Mary. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-friends-of-thornton retrieved: 2026-08-25T22:14:55.658Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of Thornton is a registered charity (number 1064059) 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. Its latest reported income was £34,487 (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 Thornton? Registered charity number 1064059 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Convent of Jesus & Mary Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £34,487 Website [www.thorntoncollege.com](http://www.thorntoncollege.com/) ## What does The Friends of Thornton do? The objects of the Charity are to advance the education of children and young persons attending Thornton College, in particular by providing and assisting with the provision of books, equipment, buildings and other items and facilities at the College which would not otherwise be provided. ## What causes is The Friends of Thornton registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of Thornton yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of Thornton 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-thornton&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thorntoncollege.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of Thornton a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of Thornton is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1064059) 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 Thornton's charity number? The Friends of Thornton's charity number is 1064059. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1064059? Search 1064059 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 Thornton do? The objects of the Charity are to advance the education of children and young persons attending Thornton College, in particular by providing and assisting with the provision of books, equipment, buildings and other items and facilities at the College which would not otherwise be provided. Does The Friends of Thornton have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of Thornton. 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 Thornton? The Friends of Thornton's website is http://www.thorntoncollege.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/1064059).