--- title: "Oxbridge Prospects — check charity number 1160949 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Oxbridge Prospects a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1160949. Education/training charity based in Cambridge. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/oxbridge-prospects retrieved: 2026-08-23T18:48:07.870Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Oxbridge Prospects is a registered charity (number 1160949) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. 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 Oxbridge Prospects? Registered charity number 1160949 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Cambridge ## What does Oxbridge Prospects do? The charity provides advice and assistance and organises educational programs and other activities in order to advance the prospects of and help young people between 15 and 18 who are enrolled in state-funded non-fee paying secondary education by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to gain entry to top level UK universities and to advance their education generally. ## What causes is Oxbridge Prospects registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Oxbridge Prospects yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Oxbridge Prospects 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=oxbridge-prospects&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Oxbridge Prospects a legitimate charity? Yes. Oxbridge Prospects is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1160949) 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 Oxbridge Prospects's charity number? Oxbridge Prospects's charity number is 1160949. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1160949? Search 1160949 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 Oxbridge Prospects do? The charity provides advice and assistance and organises educational programs and other activities in order to advance the prospects of and help young people between 15 and 18 who are enrolled in state-funded non-fee paying secondary education by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to gain entry to top level UK universities and to advance their education generally. Does Oxbridge Prospects have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oxbridge Prospects. 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 Oxbridge Prospects? Oxbridge Prospects 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/1160949).