--- title: "St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust — check charity number 232849 | CharityCompare" description: "Is St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 232849. Religious Activities charity based in Bedford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-etheldreda-s-bedford-trust retrieved: 2026-08-25T11:25:08.114Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust is a registered charity (number 232849) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £31,836 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust? Registered charity number 232849 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bedford Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £31,836 ## What does St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust do? The income from the Trust is applied for the purpose of advancing the work of deaconesses and female deacons within the Diocese of St Albans under the guidance of the Lord Bishop of that Diocese. ## What causes is St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust 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=st-etheldreda-s-bedford-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 232849) 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 St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust's charity number? St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust's charity number is 232849. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 232849? Search 232849 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 St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust do? The income from the Trust is applied for the purpose of advancing the work of deaconesses and female deacons within the Diocese of St Albans under the guidance of the Lord Bishop of that Diocese. Does St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust. 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 St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust? St Etheldreda’s Bedford Trust 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/232849).