--- title: "West House School — check charity number 528959 | CharityCompare" description: "Is West House School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 528959. Education/training charity based in Edgbaston. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/west-house-school retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:16:32.336Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer West House School is a registered charity (number 528959) 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 £4,083,747 (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 West House School? Registered charity number 528959 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Edgbaston Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £4,083,747 Website [www.westhouseprep.com](http://www.westhouseprep.com/) ## What does West House School do? The charity principally provides education and care for children. The charity also provides after school care and holiday clubs from 7.30am to 6pm and is open for 48 weeks of the year. ## What causes is West House School registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for West House School yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. West House 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=west-house-school&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.westhouseprep.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is West House School a legitimate charity? Yes. West House School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 528959) 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 West House School's charity number? West House School's charity number is 528959. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 528959? Search 528959 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 West House School do? The charity principally provides education and care for children. The charity also provides after school care and holiday clubs from 7.30am to 6pm and is open for 48 weeks of the year. Does West House School have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for West House 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 West House School? West House School's website is http://www.westhouseprep.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/528959).