--- title: "Educational and General Charitable Trust — check charity number 313117 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Educational and General Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 313117. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Burtons Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/educational-and-general-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:16:26.334Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Educational and General Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 313117) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; overseas aid/famine relief. Its latest reported income was £117,315 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Educational and General Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 313117 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Burtons Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £117,315 Website [www.educationalandgeneral.org](http://www.educationalandgeneral.org/) ## What does Educational and General Charitable Trust do? We distribute grants annually to solely UK registered smaller charities working in the areas of children's education, the environment and overseas development. We will not have any direct involvement in any overseas activities. ## What causes is Educational and General Charitable Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingOverseas Aid/famine Relief ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Educational and General Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Educational and General Charitable Trust 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=educational-and-general-charitable-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.educationalandgeneral.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Educational and General Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Educational and General Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 313117) 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 Educational and General Charitable Trust's charity number? Educational and General Charitable Trust's charity number is 313117. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 313117? Search 313117 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 Educational and General Charitable Trust do? We distribute grants annually to solely UK registered smaller charities working in the areas of children's education, the environment and overseas development. We will not have any direct involvement in any overseas activities. Does Educational and General Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Educational and General Charitable Trust. 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 Educational and General Charitable Trust? Educational and General Charitable Trust's website is http://www.educationalandgeneral.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/313117).