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title: "Acorns - Friends of Purple Oaks — check charity number 1206510 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Acorns - Friends of Purple Oaks a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1206510. Education/training charity based in Whiston Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/acorns-friends-of-purple-oaks
retrieved: 2026-08-18T05:27:21.532Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Acorns - Friends of Purple Oaks is a registered charity (number 1206510) 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 £22,477 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Acorns - Friends of Purple Oaks?

Registered charity number

1206510

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Whiston Road

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£22,477

Website

[www.purpleoaksacademy.com](http://www.purpleoaksacademy.com/)

## What does Acorns - Friends of Purple Oaks do?

Acorns is a voluntary organisation made up of parents and teachers of Purple Oaks Academy, a SEN school for children on the autism spectrum.Acorns raises funds to benefit the school and pupils.

## What causes is Acorns - Friends of Purple Oaks registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Acorns - Friends of Purple Oaks yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Acorns - Friends of Purple Oaks 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 Acorns - Friends of Purple Oaks a legitimate charity?

Yes. Acorns - Friends of Purple Oaks is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1206510) 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 Acorns - Friends of Purple Oaks's charity number?

Acorns - Friends of Purple Oaks's charity number is 1206510. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1206510?

Search 1206510 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 Acorns - Friends of Purple Oaks do?

Acorns is a voluntary organisation made up of parents and teachers of Purple Oaks Academy, a SEN school for children on the autism spectrum.Acorns raises funds to benefit the school and pupils.

Does Acorns - Friends of Purple Oaks have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Acorns - Friends of Purple Oaks. 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 Acorns - Friends of Purple Oaks?

Acorns - Friends of Purple Oaks's website is http://www.purpleoaksacademy.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/1206510).