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title: "The Fred Venables Higher Education Trust — check charity number 1120783 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Fred Venables Higher Education Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1120783. Education/training charity based in The Portal. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-fred-venables-higher-education-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-25T16:32:57.330Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Fred Venables Higher Education Trust is a registered charity (number 1120783) 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 £10,396 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Fred Venables Higher Education Trust?

Registered charity number

1120783

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

The Portal

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£10,396

## What does The Fred Venables Higher Education Trust do?

PROVIDING ANNUAL AWARDS TO YOUNG PERSONS RESIDENT IN ELLESMERE PORT AND NESTON, WHO HAVE NEED BY REASON OF POVERTY OR SOCIAL OR ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES, TO ASSIST IN THE COST OF THEIR STUDYING SCIENCE OR OTHER PROGRAMMES OF STUDY IN HIGHER EDUCATION;

## What causes is The Fred Venables Higher Education Trust registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Fred Venables Higher Education Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Fred Venables Higher 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Fred Venables Higher Education Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Fred Venables Higher Education Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1120783) 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 Fred Venables Higher Education Trust's charity number?

The Fred Venables Higher Education Trust's charity number is 1120783. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1120783?

Search 1120783 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 Fred Venables Higher Education Trust do?

PROVIDING ANNUAL AWARDS TO YOUNG PERSONS RESIDENT IN ELLESMERE PORT AND NESTON, WHO HAVE NEED BY REASON OF POVERTY OR SOCIAL OR ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES, TO ASSIST IN THE COST OF THEIR STUDYING SCIENCE OR OTHER PROGRAMMES OF STUDY IN HIGHER EDUCATION;

Does The Fred Venables Higher Education Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Fred Venables Higher 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 Fred Venables Higher Education Trust?

The Fred Venables Higher 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/1120783).