Is Forster (School Branch) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Forster (School Branch) as a registered charity (number 310683) 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 Forster (School Branch)'s charity number?

Forster (School Branch)'s charity number is 310683. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 310683?

Search 310683 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 Forster (School Branch) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Forster (School Branch). 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 Forster (School Branch)?

Forster (School Branch)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.chelmsford.anglican.org. 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.

When was Forster (School Branch) registered as a charity?

Forster (School Branch) was entered on the register on 27 May 1963.

Registered charity · No. 310683

Forster (School Branch)

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Forster (School Branch) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include religious activities.

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What are the key facts about Forster (School Branch)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £1,054
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £1,054
Registered charity number: 310683
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Finance
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.chelmsford.anglican.org

Quick answer

Forster (School Branch) (number 310683) 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 Forster (School Branch) do?

Upkeep of churchyard and maintenance of Sunday school

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Forster (School Branch)

Answers Forster (School Branch) 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 Forster (School Branch) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 27 May 1963
Where it says it operates: Essex

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations.

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 Forster (School Branch) registered for?

Religious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for Forster (School Branch) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Forster (School Branch). 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 Forster (School Branch)?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Forster (School Branch) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Forster (School Branch) as a registered charity (number 310683) 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 Forster (School Branch)'s charity number?: Forster (School Branch)'s charity number is 310683. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 310683?: Search 310683 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 Forster (School Branch) do?: Upkeep of churchyard and maintenance of Sunday school
Does Forster (School Branch) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Forster (School Branch). 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 Forster (School Branch)?: Forster (School Branch)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.chelmsford.anglican.org. 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 Forster (School Branch)?: The register does not record Forster (School Branch) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Forster (School Branch) registered as a charity?: Forster (School Branch) was entered on the register on 27 May 1963.

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.