--- title: "The Richards Educational Charity — check charity number 306787 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Richards Educational Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 306787. Education/training charity based in Silverton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-richards-educational-charity retrieved: 2026-08-27T23:00:08.610Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Richards Educational Charity is a registered charity (number 306787) 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 £42,355 (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 Richards Educational Charity? Registered charity number 306787 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Silverton Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £42,355 ## What does The Richards Educational Charity do? Support of cost of education and development of those under 25 in parish of Silverton ## What causes is The Richards Educational Charity registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Richards Educational Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Richards Educational Charity 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-richards-educational-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Richards Educational Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. The Richards Educational Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 306787) 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 Richards Educational Charity's charity number? The Richards Educational Charity's charity number is 306787. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 306787? Search 306787 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 Richards Educational Charity do? Support of cost of education and development of those under 25 in parish of Silverton Does The Richards Educational Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Richards Educational Charity. 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 Richards Educational Charity? The Richards Educational Charity 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/306787).