FRIENDS OF HARPENDEN ACADEMY

Registration #1159562 · Registered

http://www.foha.co.uk

friendsofharpendenacademy@gmail.com

Harpenden Academy 25 Vaughan Road AL5 4EL

52
out of 100
Good Standing

Friends of Harpenden Academy exists to provide social and fundraising support for the children and the school, and all the money we raise goes towards enhancing the experiences and education of the pupils.

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About FRIENDS OF HARPENDEN ACADEMY

FRIENDS OF HARPENDEN ACADEMY is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1159562). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 52/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2024), FRIENDS OF HARPENDEN ACADEMY reported a total income of £21,656 and total expenditure of £45,129, a spending ratio of 208% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, FRIENDS OF HARPENDEN ACADEMY describes its activities as follows: Friends of Harpenden Academy exists to provide social and fundraising support for the children and the school, and all the money we raise goes towards enhancing the experiences and education of the pupils. Our analysis has identified 2 high-severity concerns for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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⚠️ Red Flags (2)

High
Filing: Filed late in 3 of 5 years
High
Financial: Spending £45,129 vs income £21,656 — ratio 2.1x

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance12 / 25
Financial Health10 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 208.4% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2024£21,656£45,129208%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026