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title: "Wigton and Ayton Friends School Trust — check charity number 1101297 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Wigton and Ayton Friends School Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1101297. Education/training charity based in Hesket Newmarket. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wigton-and-ayton-friends-school-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-24T02:32:48.308Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Wigton and Ayton Friends School Trust is a registered charity (number 1101297) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £5,217 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Wigton and Ayton Friends School Trust?

Registered charity number

1101297

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Hesket Newmarket

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£5,217

Website

[www.cumberlandquakers.org.uk/WAFST.htm](http://www.cumberlandquakers.org.uk/WAFST.htm)

## What does Wigton and Ayton Friends School Trust do?

The aim of the Trust is to promote the education, in its widest sense, of young people under the age of 25. The young person or their parent must be a member or attender of a meeting of the Religious Society of Friends within the areas of Cumberland, Durham or Scotland General Meetings.

## What causes is Wigton and Ayton Friends School Trust registered for?

Education/trainingReligious Activities

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wigton and Ayton Friends School Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wigton and Ayton Friends School Trust 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Wigton and Ayton Friends School Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Wigton and Ayton Friends School Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1101297) 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 Wigton and Ayton Friends School Trust's charity number?

Wigton and Ayton Friends School Trust's charity number is 1101297. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1101297?

Search 1101297 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 Wigton and Ayton Friends School Trust do?

The aim of the Trust is to promote the education, in its widest sense, of young people under the age of 25. The young person or their parent must be a member or attender of a meeting of the Religious Society of Friends within the areas of Cumberland, Durham or Scotland General Meetings.

Does Wigton and Ayton Friends School Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wigton and Ayton Friends School Trust. 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 Wigton and Ayton Friends School Trust?

Wigton and Ayton Friends School Trust's website is http://www.cumberlandquakers.org.uk/WAFST.htm — 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/1101297).