--- title: "The Hall Bequest — check charity number 287311 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Hall Bequest a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 287311. Education/training charity based in Stowe. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-hall-bequest retrieved: 2026-08-26T04:37:08.674Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Hall Bequest is a registered charity (number 287311) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £14,210 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Hall Bequest? Registered charity number 287311 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Stowe Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £14,210 Website [www.stowe.co.uk](http://www.stowe.co.uk/) ## What does The Hall Bequest do? The Charity's object is the advancement of education 1) in support of projects of enduring educational benefit to Stowe School, 2) in the purchase and display of items of relevance to the historic and cultural heritage of Stowe and 3) in the provision of bursaries for pupils at the School or seeking to enter the School. ## What causes is The Hall Bequest registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Hall Bequest yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Hall Bequest 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-hall-bequest&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.stowe.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Hall Bequest a legitimate charity? Yes. The Hall Bequest is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 287311) 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 Hall Bequest's charity number? The Hall Bequest's charity number is 287311. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 287311? Search 287311 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 Hall Bequest do? The Charity's object is the advancement of education 1) in support of projects of enduring educational benefit to Stowe School, 2) in the purchase and display of items of relevance to the historic and cultural heritage of Stowe and 3) in the provision of bursaries for pupils at the School or seeking to enter the School. Does The Hall Bequest have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Hall Bequest. 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 Hall Bequest? The Hall Bequest's website is http://www.stowe.co.uk — 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/287311).