Gresham College
Gresham College is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, based in Barnard's Inn Hall.
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What are the key facts about Gresham College?
- Registered charity number
- 1039962
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Charitable company
- Location
- Barnard's Inn Hall
- Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)
- £2,015,009
- Website
- www.gresham.ac.uk
What does Gresham College do?
The College's main activity is the provision and administration of the Gresham Lectures given by the Gresham Professors in a tradition going back more than 400 years. The College also organises seminars and conferences and publishes papers in pursuance of the College's policy of re-interpreting 'the sharing of the new learning for free' which was Sir Thomas Gresham's intent, in contemporary terms.
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The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gresham College 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Gresham College a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Gresham College is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1039962) 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 Gresham College's charity number?
- Gresham College's charity number is 1039962. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1039962?
- Search 1039962 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 Gresham College do?
- The College's main activity is the provision and administration of the Gresham Lectures given by the Gresham Professors in a tradition going back more than 400 years. The College also organises seminars and conferences and publishes papers in pursuance of the College's policy of re-interpreting 'the sharing of the new learning for free' which was Sir Thomas Gresham's intent, in contemporary terms.
- Does Gresham College have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gresham College. 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 Gresham College?
- Gresham College's website is http://www.gresham.ac.uk — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.