Is Ackworth School a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Ackworth School as a registered charity (number 529280) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Ackworth School's charity number?

Ackworth School's charity number is 529280. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 529280?

Search 529280 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.

Does Ackworth School have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ackworth 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 Ackworth School?

Ackworth School's website listed in our register data is http://www.ackworthschool.com. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Ackworth School registered as a charity?

Ackworth School was entered on the register on 21 September 1966.

Registered charity · No. 529280

Ackworth School

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Ackworth School is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about Ackworth School?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £0
Registered charity number: 529280
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Pontefract Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.ackworthschool.com

Quick answer

Ackworth School (number 529280) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Ackworth School do?

Provision of education for boys and girls aged two and a half to eighteen years of age.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ackworth School

Answers Ackworth School gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Ackworth School as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 21 September 1966
Where it says it operates: City of Wakefield

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Services.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Ackworth School registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Ackworth School yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Ackworth School. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Ackworth School?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Ackworth School a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Ackworth School as a registered charity (number 529280) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Ackworth School's charity number?: Ackworth School's charity number is 529280. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 529280?: Search 529280 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 Ackworth School do?: Provision of education for boys and girls aged two and a half to eighteen years of age.
Does Ackworth School have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ackworth 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 Ackworth School?: Ackworth School's website listed in our register data is http://www.ackworthschool.com. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Ackworth School?: The register does not record Ackworth School as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Ackworth School registered as a charity?: Ackworth School was entered on the register on 21 September 1966.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.