Is Friends of Bedminster Down School (Ptfa) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Bedminster Down School (Ptfa) as a registered charity (number 285113) 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 Bedminster Down School (Ptfa)'s charity number?

Friends of Bedminster Down School (Ptfa)'s charity number is 285113. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 285113?

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Does Friends of Bedminster Down School (Ptfa) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Bedminster Down School (Ptfa). 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 Bedminster Down School (Ptfa)?

Friends of Bedminster Down School (Ptfa) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was Friends of Bedminster Down School (Ptfa) previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Friends of Bedminster Down School (Ptfa): The Bedian Association.

Registered charity · No. 285113

Friends of Bedminster Down School (Ptfa)

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Friends of Bedminster Down School (Ptfa) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about Friends of Bedminster Down School (Ptfa)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £0
Registered charity number: 285113
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Bristol
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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Friends of Bedminster Down School (Ptfa) (number 285113) 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 Bedminster Down School (Ptfa) do?

Support Teaching Staff

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of Bedminster Down School (Ptfa)

Answers Friends of Bedminster Down School (Ptfa) 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 Friends of Bedminster Down School (Ptfa) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 23 August 1982
Previous names on the register: The Bedian Association
Where it says it operates: Bristol City

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Provides Other Finance; Provides Human Resources.

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 Bedminster Down School (Ptfa) registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Bedminster Down School (Ptfa) yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Bedminster Down School (Ptfa) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Bedminster Down School (Ptfa) as a registered charity (number 285113) 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 Bedminster Down School (Ptfa)'s charity number?: Friends of Bedminster Down School (Ptfa)'s charity number is 285113. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 285113?: Search 285113 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 Bedminster Down School (Ptfa) do?: Support Teaching Staff
Does Friends of Bedminster Down School (Ptfa) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Bedminster Down School (Ptfa). 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 Bedminster Down School (Ptfa)?: Friends of Bedminster Down School (Ptfa) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Friends of Bedminster Down School (Ptfa)?: The register does not record Friends of Bedminster Down School (Ptfa) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Friends of Bedminster Down School (Ptfa) previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Friends of Bedminster Down School (Ptfa): The Bedian Association.
When was Friends of Bedminster Down School (Ptfa) registered as a charity?: Friends of Bedminster Down School (Ptfa) was entered on the register on 23 August 1982.

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.