--- title: "Balshaw Lane Parents, Teacher and Friends Association CIO — check charity number 1200868 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Balshaw Lane Parents, Teacher and Friends Association CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1200868. Education/training charity based in School. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/balshaw-lane-parents-teacher-and-friends-association-cio retrieved: 2026-08-18T03:23:20.031Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Balshaw Lane Parents, Teacher and Friends Association CIO is a registered charity (number 1200868) 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 £27,545 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Balshaw Lane Parents, Teacher and Friends Association CIO? Registered charity number 1200868 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location School Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £27,545 Website [www.balshawlane.lancs.sch.uk/ptfa](https://www.balshawlane.lancs.sch.uk/ptfa/) ## What does Balshaw Lane Parents, Teacher and Friends Association CIO do? Charity setup to raise funds to support the students of Balshaw Lane Community Primary School, Euxton, Chorley. Raising funds to support their educational needs including transport costs for school trips, library books, school learning resources, iPads and ICT equipment as well as many other things to help with their development needs. Our activities are mainly carried out on the school premises ## What causes is Balshaw Lane Parents, Teacher and Friends Association CIO registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Balshaw Lane Parents, Teacher and Friends Association CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Balshaw Lane Parents, Teacher and Friends Association CIO 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? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=balshaw-lane-parents-teacher-and-friends-association-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.balshawlane.lancs.sch.uk/ptfa/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Balshaw Lane Parents, Teacher and Friends Association CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Balshaw Lane Parents, Teacher and Friends Association CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1200868) 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 Balshaw Lane Parents, Teacher and Friends Association CIO's charity number? Balshaw Lane Parents, Teacher and Friends Association CIO's charity number is 1200868. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1200868? Search 1200868 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 Balshaw Lane Parents, Teacher and Friends Association CIO do? Charity setup to raise funds to support the students of Balshaw Lane Community Primary School, Euxton, Chorley. Raising funds to support their educational needs including transport costs for school trips, library books, school learning resources, iPads and ICT equipment as well as many other things to help with their development needs. Our activities are mainly carried out on the school premises Does Balshaw Lane Parents, Teacher and Friends Association CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Balshaw Lane Parents, Teacher and Friends Association CIO. 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 Balshaw Lane Parents, Teacher and Friends Association CIO? Balshaw Lane Parents, Teacher and Friends Association CIO's website is https://www.balshawlane.lancs.sch.uk/ptfa/ — 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/1200868).