Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Chard Independent School as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 1156059Charitable company
Chard Independent School
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Chard Independent School is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.
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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about Chard Independent School?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-02-28
- £0
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-02-28
- £0
- Registered charity number
- 1156059
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Charitable company
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Fore Street
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
- Website
- www.chardprep.co.uk
Quick answer
Chard Independent School (number 1156059) 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 Chard Independent School do?
For the public benefit to promote the education of children in and around Chard.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Chard Independent School
Answers Chard Independent School 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”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Company number
- 08904859 (Companies House)
- Also known as
- Chard School; Chard Prep School
- Where it says it operates
- Somerset
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.
Reported activities: Provides Services.
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 Chard Independent School registered for?
Education/training
Why is there no Clarity Score for Chard Independent School yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Chard Independent School. 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 Chard Independent School?
- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
- Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
- Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Chard Independent School a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Chard Independent School as a registered charity (number 1156059) 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 Chard Independent School's charity number?
- Chard Independent School's charity number is 1156059. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1156059?
- Search 1156059 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 Chard Independent School do?
- For the public benefit to promote the education of children in and around Chard.
- Does Chard Independent School have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chard Independent School. 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 Chard Independent School?
- Chard Independent School's website listed in our register data is http://www.chardprep.co.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 Chard Independent School?
- The register does not record Chard Independent School as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- When was Chard Independent School registered as a charity?
- Chard Independent School was entered on the register on 7 March 2014. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 08904859).
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.