--- title: "Paddington Charitable Estate — check charity number 212102 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Paddington Charitable Estate a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 212102. Education/training charity based in 4 Lanhill Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/paddington-charitable-estate retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:15:19.034Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Paddington Charitable Estate is a registered charity (number 212102) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £101,529 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Paddington Charitable Estate? Registered charity number 212102 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 4 Lanhill Road Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £101,529 ## What does Paddington Charitable Estate do? Paddington Charitable Estate is an umbrella body which distributes all of its income from investments to two other charities, namely Paddington Charitable Estates Educational Fund (four-fifths) and Paddington Relief in Need Charity (one-fifth). ## What causes is Paddington Charitable Estate registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Paddington Charitable Estate yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Paddington Charitable Estate 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=paddington-charitable-estate&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Paddington Charitable Estate a legitimate charity? Yes. Paddington Charitable Estate is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 212102) 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 Paddington Charitable Estate's charity number? Paddington Charitable Estate's charity number is 212102. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 212102? Search 212102 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 Paddington Charitable Estate do? Paddington Charitable Estate is an umbrella body which distributes all of its income from investments to two other charities, namely Paddington Charitable Estates Educational Fund (four-fifths) and Paddington Relief in Need Charity (one-fifth). Does Paddington Charitable Estate have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Paddington Charitable Estate. 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 Paddington Charitable Estate? Paddington Charitable Estate 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/212102).