--- title: "The Education Futures Collaboration — check charity number 1157511 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Education Futures Collaboration a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1157511. Education/training charity based in Houghton-on-the-Hill. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-education-futures-collaboration retrieved: 2026-08-25T09:57:18.480Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Education Futures Collaboration is a registered charity (number 1157511) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £470 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Education Futures Collaboration? Registered charity number 1157511 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Houghton-on-the-Hill Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £470 Website [www.meshguides.org](http://www.meshguides.org/) ## What does The Education Futures Collaboration do? - INCREASING THE ACCESSIBILITY OF EDUCATION RESEARCH, BEST PRACTICE AND PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE;- ENHANCING NETWORKING AND COLLABORATION AMONGST EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS;- PROMOTING AND DISSEMINATING EDUCATION STRATEGIES ESPECIALLY AS TO THE LEARNING OF FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS TO ENABLE FURTHER LEARNING; AND- DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE MODELS OF EDUCATION RESEARCH. ## What causes is The Education Futures Collaboration registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Education Futures Collaboration yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Education Futures Collaboration 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-education-futures-collaboration&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.meshguides.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Education Futures Collaboration a legitimate charity? Yes. The Education Futures Collaboration is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1157511) 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 Education Futures Collaboration's charity number? The Education Futures Collaboration's charity number is 1157511. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1157511? Search 1157511 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 Education Futures Collaboration do? - INCREASING THE ACCESSIBILITY OF EDUCATION RESEARCH, BEST PRACTICE AND PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE;- ENHANCING NETWORKING AND COLLABORATION AMONGST EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS;- PROMOTING AND DISSEMINATING EDUCATION STRATEGIES ESPECIALLY AS TO THE LEARNING OF FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS TO ENABLE FURTHER LEARNING; AND- DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE MODELS OF EDUCATION RESEARCH. Does The Education Futures Collaboration have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Education Futures Collaboration. 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 Education Futures Collaboration? The Education Futures Collaboration's website is http://www.meshguides.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1157511).