--- title: "John Tripp, or the Blue Coat Charity — check charity number 237891 | CharityCompare" description: "Is John Tripp, or the Blue Coat Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 237891. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Barton-upon-Humber. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/john-tripp-or-the-blue-coat-charity retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:19:15.880Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer John Tripp, or the Blue Coat Charity is a registered charity (number 237891) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £22,930 (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 Tripp, or the Blue Coat Charity? Registered charity number 237891 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Barton-upon-Humber Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £22,930 ## What does John Tripp, or the Blue Coat Charity do? Assisting disadvantaged people in Barton upon Humber to purchase footwear clothing bedding and other essential items ## What causes is John Tripp, or the Blue Coat Charity registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for John Tripp, or the Blue Coat Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. John Tripp, or the Blue Coat 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-tripp-or-the-blue-coat-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is John Tripp, or the Blue Coat Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. John Tripp, or the Blue Coat Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 237891) 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 Tripp, or the Blue Coat Charity's charity number? John Tripp, or the Blue Coat Charity's charity number is 237891. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 237891? Search 237891 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 Tripp, or the Blue Coat Charity do? Assisting disadvantaged people in Barton upon Humber to purchase footwear clothing bedding and other essential items Does John Tripp, or the Blue Coat Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John Tripp, or the Blue Coat 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 Tripp, or the Blue Coat Charity? John Tripp, or the Blue Coat 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/237891).