--- title: "Westhoughton Educational Fund — check charity number 1082408 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Westhoughton Educational Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1082408. Education/training charity based in BOLTON Council. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/westhoughton-educational-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T19:56:51.425Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Westhoughton Educational Fund is a registered charity (number 1082408) 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 £1,185 (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 Westhoughton Educational Fund? Registered charity number 1082408 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location BOLTON Council Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,185 ## What does Westhoughton Educational Fund do? To promote the education of persons under the age of 25 who are resident in or attending educational establishments in the area of Westhoughton, Bolton, by making grants to fund courses or expeditions or to provide grants for tools, equipment or educational visits. ## What causes is Westhoughton Educational Fund registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Westhoughton Educational Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Westhoughton Educational 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=westhoughton-educational-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Westhoughton Educational Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Westhoughton Educational Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1082408) 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 Westhoughton Educational Fund's charity number? Westhoughton Educational Fund's charity number is 1082408. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1082408? Search 1082408 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 Westhoughton Educational Fund do? To promote the education of persons under the age of 25 who are resident in or attending educational establishments in the area of Westhoughton, Bolton, by making grants to fund courses or expeditions or to provide grants for tools, equipment or educational visits. Does Westhoughton Educational Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Westhoughton Educational 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 Westhoughton Educational Fund? Westhoughton Educational 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/1082408).