Is Backwell School Association a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Backwell School Association as a registered charity (number 272572) 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 Backwell School Association's charity number?

Backwell School Association's charity number is 272572. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 272572?

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How can I donate to Backwell School Association?

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When was Backwell School Association registered as a charity?

Backwell School Association was entered on the register on 15 December 1976.

Registered charity · No. 272572

Backwell School Association

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

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

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What are the key facts about Backwell School Association?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £8,925
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £22,655
Registered charity number: 272572
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Station Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.backwellschool.net

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Backwell School Association (number 272572) 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 Backwell School Association do?

Raising funds to be donated to Backwell School for buying equipment and other funding for the benefit of students. Activities included school discos, Christmas fair, spring raffle, car boot sales,providing a bar at intervals for school events in the school theatre.Events are organised by committee members and assistance provided by parent helpers

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Backwell School Association

Answers Backwell 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 Backwell 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: 15 December 1976
Where it says it operates: North Somerset

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations.

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 Backwell School Association registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Backwell School Association yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Backwell School Association a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Backwell School Association as a registered charity (number 272572) 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 Backwell School Association's charity number?: Backwell School Association's charity number is 272572. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 272572?: Search 272572 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 Backwell School Association do?: Raising funds to be donated to Backwell School for buying equipment and other funding for the benefit of students. Activities included school discos, Christmas fair, spring raffle, car boot sales,providing a bar at intervals for school events in the school theatre.Events are organised by committee members and assistance provided by parent helpers
Does Backwell School Association have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Backwell 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 Backwell School Association?: Backwell School Association's website listed in our register data is http://www.backwellschool.net. 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 Backwell School Association?: The register does not record Backwell School Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Backwell School Association registered as a charity?: Backwell School Association was entered on the register on 15 December 1976.

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.