--- title: "The Michael Cohen Trust — check charity number 1094275 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Michael Cohen Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1094275. Education/training charity based in Turl Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-michael-cohen-trust retrieved: 2026-08-26T23:54:50.318Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Michael Cohen Trust is a registered charity (number 1094275) 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 £65,054 (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 Michael Cohen Trust? Registered charity number 1094275 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Turl Street Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £65,054 Website [www.exeter.ox.ac.uk](https://www.exeter.ox.ac.uk/) ## What does The Michael Cohen Trust do? The Charity was formed by Sir Ronald Cohen, in memory of his father Michael Cohen. Its purpose is 'The support of Education at Exeter College (University of Oxford)'. The charity is relatively new and has been growing its capital base. However the Trustees have now agreed a formal grant distribution plan and grants are now being made on an annual basis. ## What causes is The Michael Cohen Trust registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Michael Cohen Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Michael Cohen 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-michael-cohen-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.exeter.ox.ac.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Michael Cohen Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Michael Cohen Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1094275) 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 Michael Cohen Trust's charity number? The Michael Cohen Trust's charity number is 1094275. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1094275? Search 1094275 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 Michael Cohen Trust do? The Charity was formed by Sir Ronald Cohen, in memory of his father Michael Cohen. Its purpose is 'The support of Education at Exeter College (University of Oxford)'. The charity is relatively new and has been growing its capital base. However the Trustees have now agreed a formal grant distribution plan and grants are now being made on an annual basis. Does The Michael Cohen Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Michael Cohen 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 Michael Cohen Trust? The Michael Cohen Trust's website is https://www.exeter.ox.ac.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/1094275).