--- title: "Urc Harpenden Ptfa — check charity number 1178895 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Urc Harpenden Ptfa a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1178895. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Vaughan Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/urc-harpenden-ptfa retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:29:34.924Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Urc Harpenden Ptfa is a registered charity (number 1178895) 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 £19,281 (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 Urc Harpenden Ptfa? Registered charity number 1178895 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Vaughan Road Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £19,281 ## What does Urc Harpenden Ptfa do? THE OBJECT OF THE ASSOCIATION (THE OBJECTS) IS TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF PUPILS IN THE SCHOOL IN PARTICULAR BY:2.1 DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE STAFF, PARENTS AND OTHERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SCHOOL2.2 ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES OR PROVIDING FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT WHICH SUPPORT THE SCHOOL AND ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUPILS. ## What causes is Urc Harpenden Ptfa registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Urc Harpenden Ptfa yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Urc Harpenden Ptfa 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=urc-harpenden-ptfa&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Urc Harpenden Ptfa a legitimate charity? Yes. Urc Harpenden Ptfa is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178895) 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 Urc Harpenden Ptfa's charity number? Urc Harpenden Ptfa's charity number is 1178895. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1178895? Search 1178895 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 Urc Harpenden Ptfa do? THE OBJECT OF THE ASSOCIATION (THE OBJECTS) IS TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF PUPILS IN THE SCHOOL IN PARTICULAR BY:2.1 DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE STAFF, PARENTS AND OTHERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SCHOOL2.2 ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES OR PROVIDING FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT WHICH SUPPORT THE SCHOOL AND ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUPILS. Does Urc Harpenden Ptfa have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Urc Harpenden Ptfa. 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 Urc Harpenden Ptfa? Urc Harpenden Ptfa 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/1178895).