Is Birch School Parents and Friends Association a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Birch School Parents and Friends Association as a registered charity (number 1040912) 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 Birch School Parents and Friends Association's charity number?

Birch School Parents and Friends Association's charity number is 1040912. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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How can I donate to Birch School Parents and Friends Association?

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Registered charity · No. 1040912

Birch School Parents and Friends Association

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Birch School Parents and Friends Association is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about Birch School Parents and Friends Association?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £6,541
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £4,168
Registered charity number: 1040912
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): School Hill
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.birch.essex.sch.uk

Quick answer

Birch School Parents and Friends Association (number 1040912) 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 Birch School Parents and Friends Association do?

Raise funds for the benefit of children attending Birch Church of England Primary School

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Birch School Parents and Friends Association

Answers Birch School Parents and Friends 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 Birch School Parents and Friends 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: 19 September 1994
Where it says it operates: Essex

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 Birch School Parents and Friends Association registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Birch School Parents and Friends Association yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Birch School Parents and Friends 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 Birch School Parents and Friends Association?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Birch School Parents and Friends Association a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Birch School Parents and Friends Association as a registered charity (number 1040912) 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 Birch School Parents and Friends Association's charity number?: Birch School Parents and Friends Association's charity number is 1040912. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1040912?: Search 1040912 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 Birch School Parents and Friends Association do?: Raise funds for the benefit of children attending Birch Church of England Primary School
Does Birch School Parents and Friends Association have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Birch School Parents and Friends 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 Birch School Parents and Friends Association?: Birch School Parents and Friends Association's website listed in our register data is http://www.birch.essex.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 Birch School Parents and Friends Association?: The register does not record Birch School Parents and Friends Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Birch School Parents and Friends Association registered as a charity?: Birch School Parents and Friends Association was entered on the register on 19 September 1994.

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.