Is Croydon Finnish School a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Croydon Finnish School as a registered charity (number 1061832) 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 Croydon Finnish School's charity number?

Croydon Finnish School's charity number is 1061832. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1061832?

Search 1061832 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.

Does Croydon Finnish School have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Croydon Finnish 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 Croydon Finnish School?

Croydon Finnish School's website listed in our register data is http://www.croydoninsuomikoulu.org.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.

What was Croydon Finnish School previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Croydon Finnish School: The Finnish Saturday School of Purley.

When was Croydon Finnish School registered as a charity?

Croydon Finnish School was entered on the register on 14 April 1997.

Registered charity · No. 1061832

Croydon Finnish School

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Croydon Finnish School is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about Croydon Finnish School?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £3,193
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £3,332
Registered charity number: 1061832
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Mitcham
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.croydoninsuomikoulu.org.uk

Quick answer

Croydon Finnish School (number 1061832) 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 Croydon Finnish School do?

Our aim is to keep up a vibrant and accessible Finnish culture and language community for children who have Finnish heritage. We do this by having baby/toddler music classes, language lessons for children, outings and celebrations related to Finnish cultural calendar. We also welcome members of our community to join us for coffee, sharing of resources and a chat in our informal cafe.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Croydon Finnish School

Answers Croydon Finnish 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”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Croydon Finnish School as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 14 April 1997
Previous names on the register: The Finnish Saturday School of Purley
Where it says it operates: Croydon

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 Croydon Finnish School registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Croydon Finnish School yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Croydon Finnish 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 Croydon Finnish School?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Croydon Finnish School a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Croydon Finnish School as a registered charity (number 1061832) 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 Croydon Finnish School's charity number?: Croydon Finnish School's charity number is 1061832. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1061832?: Search 1061832 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 Croydon Finnish School do?: Our aim is to keep up a vibrant and accessible Finnish culture and language community for children who have Finnish heritage. We do this by having baby/toddler music classes, language lessons for children, outings and celebrations related to Finnish cultural calendar. We also welcome members of our community to join us for coffee, sharing of resources and a chat in our informal cafe.
Does Croydon Finnish School have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Croydon Finnish 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 Croydon Finnish School?: Croydon Finnish School's website listed in our register data is http://www.croydoninsuomikoulu.org.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 Croydon Finnish School?: The register does not record Croydon Finnish School as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Croydon Finnish School previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Croydon Finnish School: The Finnish Saturday School of Purley.
When was Croydon Finnish School registered as a charity?: Croydon Finnish School was entered on the register on 14 April 1997.

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.