--- title: "Dame Margaret Thorold Educational Foundation — check charity number 527666 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Dame Margaret Thorold Educational Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 527666. Education/training charity based in 2 Westgate. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dame-margaret-thorold-educational-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:02:26.854Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Dame Margaret Thorold Educational Foundation is a registered charity (number 527666) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £22,787 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Dame Margaret Thorold Educational Foundation? Registered charity number 527666 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 2 Westgate Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £22,787 ## What does Dame Margaret Thorold Educational Foundation do? Making payments to the school governors of The Marston School and Barkston and Syston C of E Primary school to discharge their obligations under the Education Acts with respect to the maintenance of the schools. Providing special benefits not normally provided by the Local Education Authority to the schools ## What causes is Dame Margaret Thorold Educational Foundation registered for? Education/trainingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dame Margaret Thorold Educational Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dame Margaret Thorold Educational Foundation is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=dame-margaret-thorold-educational-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Dame Margaret Thorold Educational Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Dame Margaret Thorold Educational Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 527666) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Dame Margaret Thorold Educational Foundation's charity number? Dame Margaret Thorold Educational Foundation's charity number is 527666. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 527666? Search 527666 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 Dame Margaret Thorold Educational Foundation do? Making payments to the school governors of The Marston School and Barkston and Syston C of E Primary school to discharge their obligations under the Education Acts with respect to the maintenance of the schools. Providing special benefits not normally provided by the Local Education Authority to the schools Does Dame Margaret Thorold Educational Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dame Margaret Thorold Educational Foundation. 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 Dame Margaret Thorold Educational Foundation? Dame Margaret Thorold Educational Foundation does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/527666).