--- title: "The Banbury Blue Coat Foundation — check charity number 309191 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Banbury Blue Coat Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 309191. Education/training charity based in Banbury. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-banbury-blue-coat-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-24T00:04:58.810Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Banbury Blue Coat Foundation is a registered charity (number 309191) 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; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £112 (year ending 2019-03-31). 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 The Banbury Blue Coat Foundation? Registered charity number 309191 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Banbury Latest income (year ending 2019-03-31) £112 ## What does The Banbury Blue Coat Foundation do? The Banbury Bluecoat Foundation issues school clothing vouchers for children of parents on income support or the equivalent. It also makes grants to Church of England Sunday schools and to other educational activities in the town. ## What causes is The Banbury Blue Coat Foundation registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Banbury Blue Coat Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Banbury Blue Coat Foundation 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=the-banbury-blue-coat-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Banbury Blue Coat Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Banbury Blue Coat Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 309191) 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 The Banbury Blue Coat Foundation's charity number? The Banbury Blue Coat Foundation's charity number is 309191. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 309191? Search 309191 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 The Banbury Blue Coat Foundation do? The Banbury Bluecoat Foundation issues school clothing vouchers for children of parents on income support or the equivalent. It also makes grants to Church of England Sunday schools and to other educational activities in the town. Does The Banbury Blue Coat Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Banbury Blue Coat Foundation. 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 The Banbury Blue Coat Foundation? The Banbury Blue Coat Foundation 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/309191).