--- title: "Westcott House — check charity number 311445 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Westcott House a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 311445. Education/training charity based in Jesus Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/westcott-house retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:52:00.733Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Westcott House is a registered charity (number 311445) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £1,318,000 (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 Westcott House? Registered charity number 311445 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Jesus Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £1,318,000 Website [www.westcott.cam.ac.uk](http://www.westcott.cam.ac.uk/) ## What does Westcott House do? To provide, carry on and maintain a College or Colleges for the preparation in accordance with the formularies of the Church of England of candidates for Holy Orders in the Church of England or in a Church in communion with the See of Canterbury. ## What causes is Westcott House registered for? Education/trainingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Westcott House yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Westcott House 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=westcott-house&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.westcott.cam.ac.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Westcott House a legitimate charity? Yes. Westcott House is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 311445) 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 Westcott House's charity number? Westcott House's charity number is 311445. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 311445? Search 311445 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 Westcott House do? To provide, carry on and maintain a College or Colleges for the preparation in accordance with the formularies of the Church of England of candidates for Holy Orders in the Church of England or in a Church in communion with the See of Canterbury. Does Westcott House have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Westcott House. 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 Westcott House? Westcott House's website is http://www.westcott.cam.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/311445).