--- title: "Wield Educational Charity — check charity number 288944 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Wield Educational Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 288944. Education/training charity based in Upper Wield. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wield-educational-charity retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:08:03.142Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Wield Educational Charity is a registered charity (number 288944) 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 £8,588 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Wield Educational Charity? Registered charity number 288944 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Upper Wield Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £8,588 ## What does Wield Educational Charity do? The Trust supports children of school age living in the parish of Wield, by providing grants towards educational activities not available within the school curriculum. ## What causes is Wield Educational Charity registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wield Educational Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wield Educational Charity 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=wield-educational-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wield Educational Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. Wield Educational Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 288944) 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 Wield Educational Charity's charity number? Wield Educational Charity's charity number is 288944. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 288944? Search 288944 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 Wield Educational Charity do? The Trust supports children of school age living in the parish of Wield, by providing grants towards educational activities not available within the school curriculum. Does Wield Educational Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wield Educational Charity. 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 Wield Educational Charity? Wield Educational Charity 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/288944).