Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Friends of Cofton as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 1152704
Friends of Cofton
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Friends of Cofton 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 Cofton?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-05-01
- £5,421
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-05-01
- £5,235
- Registered charity number
- 1152704
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Wootton Road
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
- Website
- www.cofton.bham.sch.uk
Quick answer
Friends of Cofton (number 1152704) 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 Cofton do?
The Friends of Cofton PTA raises funds for Cofton Primary School by primarily organising events during after school hours for children and families. The funds raised are used to help pay for a range of activities, resources and experiences to enhance the children's enjoyment at school. This helps them to be 'happy and successful' - Cofton's motto.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of Cofton
Answers Friends of Cofton 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”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Where it says it operates
- Birmingham City
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.
Reported activities: Provides Other Finance.
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 Cofton registered for?
Education/training
Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Cofton yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Friends of Cofton. 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 Cofton?
- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
- Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
- Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Friends of Cofton a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Cofton as a registered charity (number 1152704) 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 Cofton's charity number?
- Friends of Cofton's charity number is 1152704. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1152704?
- Search 1152704 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 Cofton do?
- The Friends of Cofton PTA raises funds for Cofton Primary School by primarily organising events during after school hours for children and families. The funds raised are used to help pay for a range of activities, resources and experiences to enhance the children's enjoyment at school. This helps them to be 'happy and successful' - Cofton's motto.
- Does Friends of Cofton have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Cofton. 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 Cofton?
- Friends of Cofton's website listed in our register data is http://www.cofton.bham.sch.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 Friends of Cofton?
- The register does not record Friends of Cofton as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- When was Friends of Cofton registered as a charity?
- Friends of Cofton was entered on the register on 3 July 2013.
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.