--- title: "Croston Old School — check charity number 1074784 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Croston Old School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1074784. Economic/community Development/employment charity based in The Old School. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/croston-old-school retrieved: 2026-08-19T19:06:46.615Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Croston Old School is a registered charity (number 1074784) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £52,557 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Croston Old School? Registered charity number 1074784 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location The Old School Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £52,557 Website [www.croston-old-school.org](http://www.croston-old-school.org/) ## What does Croston Old School do? The objects are to support and develop community provision in the villages of Croston, Bretherton and Ulnes Walton and establish a Community Resource Centre in Croston, Lancashire. ## What causes is Croston Old School registered for? Economic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Croston Old School yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Croston Old 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? 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=croston-old-school&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.croston-old-school.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Croston Old School a legitimate charity? Yes. Croston Old School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1074784) 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 Croston Old School's charity number? Croston Old School's charity number is 1074784. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1074784? Search 1074784 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 Croston Old School do? The objects are to support and develop community provision in the villages of Croston, Bretherton and Ulnes Walton and establish a Community Resource Centre in Croston, Lancashire. Does Croston Old School have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Croston Old 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 Croston Old School? Croston Old School's website is http://www.croston-old-school.org — 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/1074784).