--- title: "Ascott Martyrs Educational Trust — check charity number 1180861 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ascott Martyrs Educational Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1180861. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Ascott-under-Wychwood. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ascott-martyrs-educational-trust retrieved: 2026-08-19T01:26:15.860Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ascott Martyrs Educational Trust is a registered charity (number 1180861) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £581 (year ending 2025-02-05). 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 Ascott Martyrs Educational Trust? Registered charity number 1180861 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Ascott-under-Wychwood Latest income (year ending 2025-02-05) £581 Website [www.ascottmartyrs.org.uk](http://www.ascottmartyrs.org.uk/) ## What does Ascott Martyrs Educational Trust do? The Ascott Martyrs were sixteen women who were imprisoned in 1873 for supporting striking farm workers in the Oxfordshire village of Ascott Under Wychwood. The traumatic event led to a major riot in Chipping Norton and a reprieve from Queen Victoria. Their legacy today is that picketing was made legal in 1874 and local religious leaders were phased out of being magistrates. ## What causes is Ascott Martyrs Educational Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ascott Martyrs Educational Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ascott Martyrs Educational 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=ascott-martyrs-educational-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ascottmartyrs.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ascott Martyrs Educational Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Ascott Martyrs Educational Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1180861) 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 Ascott Martyrs Educational Trust's charity number? Ascott Martyrs Educational Trust's charity number is 1180861. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1180861? Search 1180861 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 Ascott Martyrs Educational Trust do? The Ascott Martyrs were sixteen women who were imprisoned in 1873 for supporting striking farm workers in the Oxfordshire village of Ascott Under Wychwood. The traumatic event led to a major riot in Chipping Norton and a reprieve from Queen Victoria. Their legacy today is that picketing was made legal in 1874 and local religious leaders were phased out of being magistrates. Does Ascott Martyrs Educational Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ascott Martyrs Educational 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 Ascott Martyrs Educational Trust? Ascott Martyrs Educational Trust's website is http://www.ascottmartyrs.org.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/1180861).