Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Friends of Columbus School and College is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, disability.
Friends of Columbus School and College (number 291357) 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 Columbus School and College do?
To provide funds and equipment for the school and children with disabilities who attend the school
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of Columbus School and College
Answers Friends of Columbus School and College gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, 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 Columbus School and College 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
Friends of Columbus School and College's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
The Friends of Cnmss
Previous names on the register
The Friends of Chelmsford New Model Special School; The Friends of the Hayward School
Where it says it operates
Essex
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People With Disabilities.
Reported activities: Provides Other Finance; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Other Charitable Activities.
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 Columbus School and College registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability
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Is Friends of Columbus School and College a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Columbus School and College as a registered charity (number 291357) 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 Columbus School and College's charity number?
Friends of Columbus School and College's charity number is 291357. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 291357?
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What does Friends of Columbus School and College do?
To provide funds and equipment for the school and children with disabilities who attend the school
Does Friends of Columbus School and College have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to Friends of Columbus School and College?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Friends of Columbus School and College?
The register records Friends of Columbus School and College 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.
Are Friends of Columbus School and College's trustees paid?
Friends of Columbus School and College's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Friends of Columbus School and College previously called?
The register lists these previous names for Friends of Columbus School and College: The Friends of Chelmsford New Model Special School; The Friends of the Hayward School.
When was Friends of Columbus School and College registered as a charity?
Friends of Columbus School and College was entered on the register on 21 March 1985.