--- title: "William Dudley Trust — check charity number 214752 | CharityCompare" description: "Is William Dudley Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 214752. Education/training charity based in Birmingham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/william-dudley-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:36:58.169Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer William Dudley Trust is a registered charity (number 214752) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £49,186 (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 William Dudley Trust? Registered charity number 214752 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Birmingham Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £49,186 Website [www.williamdudleytrust.org](http://www.williamdudleytrust.org/) ## What does William Dudley Trust do? Bursaries and grants to benefit young people starting up in life (restricted programmes). Grants to charities established to relieve need, hardship and distress Area of benefit City of Birmingham. ## What causes is William Dudley Trust registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for William Dudley Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. William Dudley 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=william-dudley-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.williamdudleytrust.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is William Dudley Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. William Dudley Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 214752) 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 William Dudley Trust's charity number? William Dudley Trust's charity number is 214752. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 214752? Search 214752 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 William Dudley Trust do? Bursaries and grants to benefit young people starting up in life (restricted programmes). Grants to charities established to relieve need, hardship and distress Area of benefit City of Birmingham. Does William Dudley Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for William Dudley 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 William Dudley Trust? William Dudley Trust's website is http://www.williamdudleytrust.org — 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/214752).