--- title: "The Fairfax Trust — check charity number 803603 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Fairfax Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 803603. Education/training charity based in Bicester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-fairfax-trust retrieved: 2026-08-25T12:57:25.992Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Fairfax Trust is a registered charity (number 803603) 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; the prevention or relief of poverty. 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 Fairfax Trust? Registered charity number 803603 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bicester ## What does The Fairfax Trust do? Provision of support for Christian works, organisations and individuals; the relief of poverty and educational projects ## What causes is The Fairfax Trust registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Fairfax Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Fairfax 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-fairfax-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Fairfax Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Fairfax Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 803603) 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 Fairfax Trust's charity number? The Fairfax Trust's charity number is 803603. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 803603? Search 803603 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 Fairfax Trust do? Provision of support for Christian works, organisations and individuals; the relief of poverty and educational projects Does The Fairfax Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Fairfax 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 Fairfax Trust? The Fairfax 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/803603).