--- title: "Hitchin Education Foundation — check charity number 311024 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hitchin Education Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 311024. Education/training charity based in Hitchin. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hitchin-education-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-24T12:10:06.641Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hitchin Education Foundation is a registered charity (number 311024) 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 £130,849 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Hitchin Education Foundation? Registered charity number 311024 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Hitchin Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £130,849 ## What does Hitchin Education Foundation do? Principal objective of raising funds from its investments and granting financial assistance to the three secondary schools in Hitchin and the provision of uniforms and educational facilities for defined beneficiaries. ## What causes is Hitchin Education Foundation registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hitchin Education Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hitchin Education Foundation 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=hitchin-education-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hitchin Education Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Hitchin Education Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 311024) 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 Hitchin Education Foundation's charity number? Hitchin Education Foundation's charity number is 311024. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 311024? Search 311024 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 Hitchin Education Foundation do? Principal objective of raising funds from its investments and granting financial assistance to the three secondary schools in Hitchin and the provision of uniforms and educational facilities for defined beneficiaries. Does Hitchin Education Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hitchin Education Foundation. 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 Hitchin Education Foundation? Hitchin Education Foundation 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/311024).