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title: "Ferens Education Trust — check charity number 512990 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Ferens Education Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 512990. Education/training charity based in The University of Hull. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ferens-education-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:50:49.872Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Ferens Education Trust is a registered charity (number 512990) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £56,524 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Ferens Education Trust?

Registered charity number

512990

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

The University of Hull

Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)

£56,524

Website

[ferenstrust.org](https://ferenstrust.org/)

## What does Ferens Education Trust do?

To promote the advancement of liberal, professional and technological education and the diffussion and extension of arts, sciences and learning in the local area of East Yorkshire, North and North-East Lincolnshire: and in particular to assist the University of Hull in the objective of providing further education to the national and international community, for which it was founded.

## What causes is Ferens Education Trust registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ferens Education Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ferens Education 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Ferens Education Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Ferens Education Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 512990) 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 Ferens Education Trust's charity number?

Ferens Education Trust's charity number is 512990. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 512990?

Search 512990 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 Ferens Education Trust do?

To promote the advancement of liberal, professional and technological education and the diffussion and extension of arts, sciences and learning in the local area of East Yorkshire, North and North-East Lincolnshire: and in particular to assist the University of Hull in the objective of providing further education to the national and international community, for which it was founded.

Does Ferens Education Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ferens Education 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 Ferens Education Trust?

Ferens Education Trust's website is https://ferenstrust.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/512990).