--- title: "The Canterbury Educational Hardship Fund — check charity number 1116856 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Canterbury Educational Hardship Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1116856. Education/training charity based in Victoria Court. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-canterbury-educational-hardship-fund retrieved: 2026-08-24T15:05:45.140Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Canterbury Educational Hardship Fund is a registered charity (number 1116856) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £20,000 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Canterbury Educational Hardship Fund? Registered charity number 1116856 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Victoria Court Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £20,000 ## What does The Canterbury Educational Hardship Fund do? Relief of hardship and promotion of education amoung young persons living within the present administrative area of Canterbury City Council who by reason of infirmity, disablement, poverty or social or economic circumstances have need of assistance. ## What causes is The Canterbury Educational Hardship Fund registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Canterbury Educational Hardship Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Canterbury Educational Hardship Fund 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-canterbury-educational-hardship-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Canterbury Educational Hardship Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. The Canterbury Educational Hardship Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1116856) 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 Canterbury Educational Hardship Fund's charity number? The Canterbury Educational Hardship Fund's charity number is 1116856. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1116856? Search 1116856 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 Canterbury Educational Hardship Fund do? Relief of hardship and promotion of education amoung young persons living within the present administrative area of Canterbury City Council who by reason of infirmity, disablement, poverty or social or economic circumstances have need of assistance. Does The Canterbury Educational Hardship Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Canterbury Educational Hardship Fund. 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 Canterbury Educational Hardship Fund? The Canterbury Educational Hardship Fund 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/1116856).