Is Friends of Colby School a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Colby School as a registered charity (number 1046536) 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 Colby School's charity number?

Friends of Colby School's charity number is 1046536. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1046536?

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Does Friends of Colby School have reviews and complaints?

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

Friends of Colby School's website listed in our register data is http://www.colbyschool.co.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 Friends of Colby School previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Friends of Colby School: Colby Area School Helpers.

When was Friends of Colby School registered as a charity?

Friends of Colby School was entered on the register on 19 May 1995.

Registered charity · No. 1046536

Friends of Colby School

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Friends of Colby School is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training.

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What are the key facts about Friends of Colby School?

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31: £6,350
Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31: £5,209
Registered charity number: 1046536
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aylsham Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.colbyschool.co.uk

Quick answer

Friends of Colby School (number 1046536) 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 Colby School do?

To support pupils and staff of Colby School by provision of resources and funds raised through events for that purpose.

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

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

Answers Friends of Colby 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 Colby 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: 19 May 1995
Also known as: F.o.c.s.
Previous names on the register: Colby Area School Helpers
Where it says it operates: Norfolk

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

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 Colby School registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/training

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Colby School a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Colby School as a registered charity (number 1046536) 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 Colby School's charity number?: Friends of Colby School's charity number is 1046536. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1046536?: Search 1046536 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 Colby School do?: To support pupils and staff of Colby School by provision of resources and funds raised through events for that purpose.
Does Friends of Colby School have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Colby 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 Colby School?: Friends of Colby School's website listed in our register data is http://www.colbyschool.co.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 Colby School?: The register records Friends of Colby 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 Colby School previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Friends of Colby School: Colby Area School Helpers.
When was Friends of Colby School registered as a charity?: Friends of Colby School was entered on the register on 19 May 1995.

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.