--- title: "Gainsborough Educational Charity — check charity number 527299 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Gainsborough Educational Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 527299. Education/training charity based in 22 Market Place. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gainsborough-educational-charity retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:24:46.663Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Gainsborough Educational Charity is a registered charity (number 527299) 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 £5,888 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Gainsborough Educational Charity? Registered charity number 527299 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 22 Market Place Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £5,888 ## What does Gainsborough Educational Charity do? Provides grants, bursaries and allowances to assist with a variety of needs, specialist clothing, books or equipment for a course or to assist entry into working life. Allowance towards cost of travel in the UK or aborad for educational purposes.Studying music, arts science or maths. Applicants must be between the ages of 11 and 25 and reside (or their parent reside) in Gainsborough, Lea or Morton ## What causes is Gainsborough Educational Charity registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gainsborough Educational Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gainsborough Educational Charity 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=gainsborough-educational-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Gainsborough Educational Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. Gainsborough Educational Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 527299) 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 Gainsborough Educational Charity's charity number? Gainsborough Educational Charity's charity number is 527299. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 527299? Search 527299 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 Gainsborough Educational Charity do? Provides grants, bursaries and allowances to assist with a variety of needs, specialist clothing, books or equipment for a course or to assist entry into working life. Allowance towards cost of travel in the UK or aborad for educational purposes.Studying music, arts science or maths. Applicants must be between the ages of 11 and 25 and reside (or their parent reside) in Gainsborough, Lea or Morton Does Gainsborough Educational Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gainsborough Educational Charity. 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 Gainsborough Educational Charity? Gainsborough Educational Charity 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/527299).