Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust (number 293360) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust do?
Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust is the legacy charity for St Edward's School, Cheltenham, formed following the acquisition of St Edward's by an independent schools group. The Trust supports children in Catholic education in Cheltenham and the surrounding area by providing grants, bursaries and awards.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust
Answers Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Charlton Park School Trust; St Edward's School Cheltenham Trust
Where it says it operates
Gloucestershire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust registered for?
Education/training
Why is there no Clarity Score for Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust yet?
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Is Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust as a registered charity (number 293360) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust's charity number?
Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust's charity number is 293360. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 293360?
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What does Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust do?
Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust is the legacy charity for St Edward's School, Cheltenham, formed following the acquisition of St Edward's by an independent schools group. The Trust supports children in Catholic education in Cheltenham and the surrounding area by providing grants, bursaries and awards.
Does Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust?
The register records Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust's trustees paid?
Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust previously called?
The register lists these previous names for Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust: Charlton Park School Trust; St Edward's School Cheltenham Trust.
When was Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust registered as a charity?
Gloucestershire Catholic Educational Trust was entered on the register on 30 January 1986. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 01961978).