--- title: "Free Grammar School — check charity number 526949 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Free Grammar School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 526949. Education/training charity based in Yans Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/free-grammar-school-2 retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:29:23.209Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Free Grammar School is a registered charity (number 526949) 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 £2,152 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Free Grammar School? Registered charity number 526949 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Yans Lane Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £2,152 ## What does Free Grammar School do? Beetham Exhibition Trust is a local charity which uses it's annual income to provide educational grants for year 6 primary school pupils who are due to enter state secondary education. Pupils moving onto non-state secondary education may also be considered. Pupil's parents must live in the civil parishs of Beetham or Arnside and pupils must have attended a state school for the last three years. ## What causes is Free Grammar School registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Free Grammar School yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Free Grammar School 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=free-grammar-school-2&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Free Grammar School a legitimate charity? Yes. Free Grammar School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 526949) 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 Free Grammar School's charity number? Free Grammar School's charity number is 526949. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 526949? Search 526949 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 Free Grammar School do? Beetham Exhibition Trust is a local charity which uses it's annual income to provide educational grants for year 6 primary school pupils who are due to enter state secondary education. Pupils moving onto non-state secondary education may also be considered. Pupil's parents must live in the civil parishs of Beetham or Arnside and pupils must have attended a state school for the last three years. Does Free Grammar School have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Free Grammar School. 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 Free Grammar School? Free Grammar School 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/526949).