Is Acorns Primary School Association a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Acorns Primary School Association as a registered charity (number 516508) 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 Acorns Primary School Association's charity number?

Acorns Primary School Association's charity number is 516508. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 516508?

Search 516508 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 Acorns Primary School Association have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Acorns Primary School Association. 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 Primary School Association?

Acorns Primary School Association's website listed in our register data is http://www.acorns.lancs.sch.uk. 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.

What was Acorns Primary School Association previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Acorns Primary School Association: Elms School Association.

When was Acorns Primary School Association registered as a charity?

Acorns Primary School Association was entered on the register on 5 June 1985.

Registered charity · No. 516508

Acorns Primary School Association

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Acorns Primary School Association is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, disability.

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What are the key facts about Acorns Primary School Association?

Reported income · year ending 2025-11-01: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-11-01: £0
Registered charity number: 516508
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Moor Park
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.acorns.lancs.sch.uk

Quick answer

Acorns Primary School Association (number 516508) 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 Acorns Primary School Association do?

A Preston Special Needs Primary School dealing with childeren with Severe learning difficulties

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Acorns Primary School Association

Answers Acorns Primary School Association 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 Acorns Primary School Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 5 June 1985
Previous names on the register: Elms School Association
Where it says it operates: Lancashire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Provides Other Finance.

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 Acorns Primary School Association registered for?

Education/trainingDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Acorns Primary School Association yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Acorns Primary School Association. 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 Acorns Primary School Association?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Acorns Primary School Association a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Acorns Primary School Association as a registered charity (number 516508) 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 Acorns Primary School Association's charity number?: Acorns Primary School Association's charity number is 516508. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 516508?: Search 516508 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 Primary School Association do?: A Preston Special Needs Primary School dealing with childeren with Severe learning difficulties
Does Acorns Primary School Association have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Acorns Primary School Association. 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 Primary School Association?: Acorns Primary School Association's website listed in our register data is http://www.acorns.lancs.sch.uk. 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 Acorns Primary School Association?: The register does not record Acorns Primary School Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Acorns Primary School Association previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Acorns Primary School Association: Elms School Association.
When was Acorns Primary School Association registered as a charity?: Acorns Primary School Association was entered on the register on 5 June 1985.

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.