Is Friends of Gibside School a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Gibside School as a registered charity (number 1202003) 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 Gibside School's charity number?

Friends of Gibside School's charity number is 1202003. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1202003?

Search 1202003 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 Gibside School do?

Friends of Gibside School is registered with the Charity Commission for: general charitable purposes; education/training. See its official register entry for full details.

Does Friends of Gibside School have reviews and complaints?

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

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

When was Friends of Gibside School registered as a charity?

Friends of Gibside School was entered on the register on 20 February 2023.

Registered charity · No. 1202003CIO

Friends of Gibside School

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Friends of Gibside 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 Gibside School?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £31,016
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £14,229
Registered charity number: 1202003
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): Shipcote Lane

Quick answer

Friends of Gibside School (number 1202003) 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.

From the annual return

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

Answers Friends of Gibside School 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?

Friends of Gibside School'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: 20 February 2023
Where it says it operates: Gateshead

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 Gibside School registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/training

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Gibside School a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Gibside School as a registered charity (number 1202003) 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 Gibside School's charity number?: Friends of Gibside School's charity number is 1202003. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1202003?: Search 1202003 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 Gibside School do?: Friends of Gibside School is registered with the Charity Commission for: general charitable purposes; education/training. See its official register entry for full details.
Does Friends of Gibside School have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Gibside 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 Gibside School?: Friends of Gibside School does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Are Friends of Gibside School's trustees paid?: Friends of Gibside School's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Friends of Gibside School registered as a charity?: Friends of Gibside School was entered on the register on 20 February 2023.

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.