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title: "Chard Independent School — check charity number 1156059 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Chard Independent School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1156059. Education/training charity based in Fore Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/chard-independent-school
retrieved: 2026-08-18T17:48:22.331Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Chard Independent School is a registered charity (number 1156059) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. 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 Chard Independent School?

Registered charity number

1156059

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Fore Street

Website

[www.chardprep.co.uk](http://www.chardprep.co.uk/)

## What does Chard Independent School do?

For the public benefit to promote the education of children in and around Chard.

## What causes is Chard Independent School registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Chard Independent School yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Chard Independent School 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Chard Independent School a legitimate charity?

Yes. Chard Independent School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1156059) 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 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 is http://www.chardprep.co.uk — 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/1156059).