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title: "The Sir John Sedley Educational Foundation — check charity number 527884 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Sir John Sedley Educational Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 527884. Education/training charity based in Oakham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-sir-john-sedley-educational-foundation
retrieved: 2026-08-28T05:18:58.075Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Sir John Sedley Educational Foundation is a registered charity (number 527884) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; amateur sport; recreation. Its latest reported income was £221,114 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Sir John Sedley Educational Foundation?

Registered charity number

527884

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Oakham

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£221,114

Website

[www.sirjohnsedley.org.uk](http://www.sirjohnsedley.org.uk/)

## What does The Sir John Sedley Educational Foundation do?

To provide funds for young people under 25 years on proven application for further education of an academic or vocational nature. Limited to Wymondham and peripheral parishes.

## What causes is The Sir John Sedley Educational Foundation registered for?

Education/trainingAmateur SportRecreation

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Sir John Sedley Educational Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Sir John Sedley Educational Foundation 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 Sir John Sedley Educational Foundation a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Sir John Sedley Educational Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 527884) 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 Sir John Sedley Educational Foundation's charity number?

The Sir John Sedley Educational Foundation's charity number is 527884. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 527884?

Search 527884 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 Sir John Sedley Educational Foundation do?

To provide funds for young people under 25 years on proven application for further education of an academic or vocational nature. Limited to Wymondham and peripheral parishes.

Does The Sir John Sedley Educational Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Sir John Sedley Educational Foundation. 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 Sir John Sedley Educational Foundation?

The Sir John Sedley Educational Foundation's website is http://www.sirjohnsedley.org.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/527884).