Is Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School as a registered charity (number 272542) 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 Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School's charity number?

Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School's charity number is 272542. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 272542?

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Does Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Socs- Supporters of Chiltern 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 Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School?

Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School's website listed in our register data is http://www.chiltern.beds.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.

What was Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School: Friends of Glenwood School.

When was Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School registered as a charity?

Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School was entered on the register on 15 December 1976.

Registered charity · No. 272542

Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, disability.

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What are the key facts about Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £7,595
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £7,441
Registered charity number: 272542
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Parkside Drive
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.chiltern.beds.sch.uk

Quick answer

Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School (number 272542) 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 Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School do?

Fundraising for The Chiltern Area Special School - PTA known as FOG

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School

Answers Socs- Supporters of Chiltern 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 does not record Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 15 December 1976
Also known as: SOCS (Supporters of The Chiltern School)
Previous names on the register: Friends of Glenwood School
Where it says it operates: Central Bedfordshire · Bedford

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations.

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 Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School registered for?

Education/trainingDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Socs- Supporters of Chiltern 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 Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School as a registered charity (number 272542) 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 Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School's charity number?: Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School's charity number is 272542. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 272542?: Search 272542 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 Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School do?: Fundraising for The Chiltern Area Special School - PTA known as FOG
Does Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Socs- Supporters of Chiltern 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 Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School?: Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School's website listed in our register data is http://www.chiltern.beds.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 Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School?: The register does not record Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School: Friends of Glenwood School.
When was Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School registered as a charity?: Socs- Supporters of Chiltern School was entered on the register on 15 December 1976.

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.