--- title: "W G S Trust — check charity number 505207 | CharityCompare" description: "Is W G S Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 505207. Education/training charity based in 100 Wellington Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/w-g-s-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T00:20:56.853Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer W G S Trust is a registered charity (number 505207) 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 £861,735 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 W G S Trust? Registered charity number 505207 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 100 Wellington Road Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £861,735 ## What does W G S Trust do? The objects of the charity are the advancement of the educational work of Withington Girls' School (charity number 1158226) and the advancement of education. A specific aim is to maintain and enhance the level of means-tested bursary support to safeguard the diversity of the school community. It addition, the charity provides financial support for the school's on-going building programme. ## What causes is W G S Trust registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for W G S Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. W G S 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=w-g-s-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is W G S Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. W G S Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 505207) 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 W G S Trust's charity number? W G S Trust's charity number is 505207. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 505207? Search 505207 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 W G S Trust do? The objects of the charity are the advancement of the educational work of Withington Girls' School (charity number 1158226) and the advancement of education. A specific aim is to maintain and enhance the level of means-tested bursary support to safeguard the diversity of the school community. It addition, the charity provides financial support for the school's on-going building programme. Does W G S Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for W G S 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 W G S Trust? W G S Trust 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/505207).