--- title: "Whinfield Study Trust — check charity number 1072370 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Whinfield Study Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1072370. Education/training charity based in Melling Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/whinfield-study-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T23:56:34.289Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Whinfield Study Trust is a registered charity (number 1072370) 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 £246,843 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Whinfield Study Trust? Registered charity number 1072370 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Melling Road Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £246,843 Website [hornby.focus-school.com](http://hornby.focus-school.com/) ## What does Whinfield Study Trust do? The provision and advancement of education of children and young persons from ages eight to eighteen by operation of a school at Hornby, near Lancaster. ## What causes is Whinfield Study Trust registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Whinfield Study Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Whinfield Study 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=whinfield-study-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://hornby.focus-school.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Whinfield Study Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Whinfield Study Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1072370) 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 Whinfield Study Trust's charity number? Whinfield Study Trust's charity number is 1072370. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1072370? Search 1072370 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 Whinfield Study Trust do? The provision and advancement of education of children and young persons from ages eight to eighteen by operation of a school at Hornby, near Lancaster. Does Whinfield Study Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Whinfield Study 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 Whinfield Study Trust? Whinfield Study Trust's website is http://hornby.focus-school.com/ — 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/1072370).