--- title: "The Ray Nicholson Bursary Fund — check charity number 1139538 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Ray Nicholson Bursary Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1139538. Education/training charity based in Sedgefield. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-ray-nicholson-bursary-fund retrieved: 2026-08-27T20:39:37.537Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Ray Nicholson Bursary Fund is a registered charity (number 1139538) 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 £518 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Ray Nicholson Bursary Fund? Registered charity number 1139538 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Sedgefield Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £518 ## What does The Ray Nicholson Bursary Fund do? Provision of bursaries to engineering degree students from the Durham coalfield area. ## What causes is The Ray Nicholson Bursary Fund registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Ray Nicholson Bursary Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Ray Nicholson Bursary Fund 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-ray-nicholson-bursary-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Ray Nicholson Bursary Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. The Ray Nicholson Bursary Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1139538) 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 Ray Nicholson Bursary Fund's charity number? The Ray Nicholson Bursary Fund's charity number is 1139538. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1139538? Search 1139538 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 Ray Nicholson Bursary Fund do? Provision of bursaries to engineering degree students from the Durham coalfield area. Does The Ray Nicholson Bursary Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Ray Nicholson Bursary Fund. 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 Ray Nicholson Bursary Fund? The Ray Nicholson Bursary Fund 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/1139538).