--- title: "Birches Parents and Friends Association — check charity number 1026397 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Birches Parents and Friends Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1026397. Education/training charity based in Birches First School. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/birches-parents-and-friends-association retrieved: 2026-08-18T19:10:00.815Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Birches Parents and Friends Association is a registered charity (number 1026397) 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 £5,256 (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 Birches Parents and Friends Association? Registered charity number 1026397 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Birches First School Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £5,256 ## What does Birches Parents and Friends Association do? Organising and holding fundraising activities for the benefit of the children of Birches First school and other charities ## What causes is Birches Parents and Friends Association registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Birches Parents and Friends Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Birches Parents and Friends Association 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=birches-parents-and-friends-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Birches Parents and Friends Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Birches Parents and Friends Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1026397) 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 Birches Parents and Friends Association's charity number? Birches Parents and Friends Association's charity number is 1026397. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1026397? Search 1026397 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 Birches Parents and Friends Association do? Organising and holding fundraising activities for the benefit of the children of Birches First school and other charities Does Birches Parents and Friends Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Birches 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 Birches Parents and Friends Association? Birches Parents and Friends Association does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1026397).