--- title: "The Burial and Cremation Education Trust — check charity number 802204 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Burial and Cremation Education Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 802204. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Swalwell. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-burial-and-cremation-education-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T18:01:46.903Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Burial and Cremation Education Trust is a registered charity (number 802204) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £11 (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 The Burial and Cremation Education Trust? Registered charity number 802204 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Swalwell Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £11 ## What does The Burial and Cremation Education Trust do? Provides grants/donations to people studying or wishing to undertake educational training in the Bereavement sector. Provides grants/donations to research projectives or initiatives to the persons involved in the Bereavement/Cremation/Crematorium industry. ## What causes is The Burial and Cremation Education Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Burial and Cremation Education Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Burial and Cremation Education 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=the-burial-and-cremation-education-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Burial and Cremation Education Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Burial and Cremation Education Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 802204) 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 Burial and Cremation Education Trust's charity number? The Burial and Cremation Education Trust's charity number is 802204. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 802204? Search 802204 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 Burial and Cremation Education Trust do? Provides grants/donations to people studying or wishing to undertake educational training in the Bereavement sector. Provides grants/donations to research projectives or initiatives to the persons involved in the Bereavement/Cremation/Crematorium industry. Does The Burial and Cremation Education Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Burial and Cremation Education 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 The Burial and Cremation Education Trust? The Burial and Cremation Education 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/802204).