--- title: "John Ray Charity — check charity number 294915 | CharityCompare" description: "Is John Ray Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 294915. Education/training charity based in Little St. Marys. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/john-ray-charity retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:01:34.465Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer John Ray Charity is a registered charity (number 294915) 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 £1,528 (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 John Ray Charity? Registered charity number 294915 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Little St. Marys Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,528 Website [www.Johnraytrust.com](http://www.johnraytrust.com/) ## What does John Ray Charity do? Bursaries are provided annually for individuals undertaking natural science projects. ## What causes is John Ray Charity registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for John Ray Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. John Ray 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=john-ray-charity&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.johnraytrust.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is John Ray Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. John Ray Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 294915) 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 John Ray Charity's charity number? John Ray Charity's charity number is 294915. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 294915? Search 294915 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 John Ray Charity do? Bursaries are provided annually for individuals undertaking natural science projects. Does John Ray Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John Ray 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 John Ray Charity? John Ray Charity's website is http://www.Johnraytrust.com — 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](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/294915).