Friends of St Mary'S School (fosms)
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The object of the association (the objects) is to advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by:Developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the schoolEngaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Friends of St Mary'S School (fosms) has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. FRIENDS OF ST MARY'S SCHOOL (FOSMS) is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
FRIENDS OF ST MARY'S SCHOOL (FOSMS) is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
FRIENDS OF ST MARY'S SCHOOL (FOSMS) is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Frequently asked questions about Friends of St Mary'S School (fosms)
Friends of St Mary'S School (fosms) is a registered education nonprofit based in Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2024. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £6K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Friends of St Mary'S School (fosms) has £6K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £910K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The object of the association (the objects) is to advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by:Developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the schoolEngaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils Friends of St Mary'S School (fosms) is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2024.
Friends of St Mary'S School (fosms) is an unincorporated association, a group of people who agree to come together for a common charitable purpose. This is the simplest legal structure: it has no separate legal identity, so contracts and property must be held by individual trustees on behalf of the charity.
Friends of St Mary'S School (fosms)'s registered charity number is 1208451. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Friends of St Mary'S School (fosms) is located in Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2024 and has been active for 2 years.
Friends of St Mary'S School (fosms) is based in Chelmsford in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about Friends of St Mary'S School (fosms)
- What is Friends of St Mary'S School (fosms)?
- Friends of St Mary'S School (fosms) is a education unincorporated association based in Chelmsford, United Kingdom. The object of the association (the objects) is to advance the education of pupils in the school in particular by:Developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the schoolEngaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils
- When was Friends of St Mary'S School (fosms) founded?
- Friends of St Mary'S School (fosms) was founded in 2024.
- Where is Friends of St Mary'S School (fosms) located?
- Headquartered in Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Friends of St Mary'S School (fosms)'s annual budget?
- Annual revenue is £5,936.
- Is Friends of St Mary'S School (fosms) trustworthy?
- Friends of St Mary'S School (fosms) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Friends of St Mary'S School (fosms)'s website?
- https://www.fosms.co.uk
- Are donations to Friends of St Mary'S School (fosms) tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.