Is Friends of Acton School a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Acton School as a registered charity (number 1002723) 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 Friends of Acton School's charity number?

Friends of Acton School's charity number is 1002723. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1002723?

Search 1002723 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 Friends of Acton School have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Acton 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 Friends of Acton School?

Friends of Acton School's website listed in our register data is http://www.actonceprimary.net. 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 Friends of Acton School previously called?

The register lists these previous names for Friends of Acton School: Acton C of E School Parent Teachers Association; The Friends of Acton School (Cheshire).

When was Friends of Acton School registered as a charity?

Friends of Acton School was entered on the register on 26 April 1991.

Registered charity · No. 1002723

Friends of Acton School

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Friends of Acton School is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about Friends of Acton School?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £8,247
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £11,008
Registered charity number: 1002723
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Chester Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.actonceprimary.net

Quick answer

Friends of Acton School (number 1002723) 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 Friends of Acton School do?

To advance the education of pupils in the school, by developing effective relationships between staff, parents and others associated with the school and engaging in activities or providing facilities and equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of Acton School

Answers Friends of Acton 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 records Friends of Acton School as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 26 April 1991
Previous names on the register: Acton C of E School Parent Teachers Association; The Friends of Acton School (Cheshire)
Where it says it operates: Cheshire East

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 Friends of Acton School registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Acton School yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Friends of Acton 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 Friends of Acton School?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Acton School a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Acton School as a registered charity (number 1002723) 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 Friends of Acton School's charity number?: Friends of Acton School's charity number is 1002723. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1002723?: Search 1002723 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 Friends of Acton School do?: To advance the education of pupils in the school, by developing effective relationships between staff, parents and others associated with the school and engaging in activities or providing facilities and equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.
Does Friends of Acton School have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Acton 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 Friends of Acton School?: Friends of Acton School's website listed in our register data is http://www.actonceprimary.net. 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 Friends of Acton School?: The register records Friends of Acton School as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
What was Friends of Acton School previously called?: The register lists these previous names for Friends of Acton School: Acton C of E School Parent Teachers Association; The Friends of Acton School (Cheshire).
When was Friends of Acton School registered as a charity?: Friends of Acton School was entered on the register on 26 April 1991.

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.