Is Ashley Churchill and Thorner Educational Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Ashley Churchill and Thorner Educational Trust as a registered charity (number 306229) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Ashley Churchill and Thorner Educational Trust's charity number?

Ashley Churchill and Thorner Educational Trust's charity number is 306229. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Registered charity · No. 306229

Ashley Churchill and Thorner Educational Trust

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Ashley Churchill and Thorner Educational Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about Ashley Churchill and Thorner Educational Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £8,404
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £2,847
Registered charity number: 306229
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Bridport
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.actet.org.uk

Quick answer

Ashley Churchill and Thorner Educational Trust (number 306229) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Ashley Churchill and Thorner Educational Trust do?

Makes grants for education and training for children and young people in Dorset

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ashley Churchill and Thorner Educational Trust

Answers Ashley Churchill and Thorner Educational Trust gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Ashley Churchill and Thorner Educational Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 7 May 1962
Previous names on the register: Margaret Ashley's Educational Foundation
Where it says it operates: Dorset

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Ashley Churchill and Thorner Educational Trust registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Ashley Churchill and Thorner Educational Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Ashley Churchill and Thorner Educational Trust. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ashley Churchill and Thorner Educational Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Ashley Churchill and Thorner Educational Trust as a registered charity (number 306229) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Ashley Churchill and Thorner Educational Trust's charity number?: Ashley Churchill and Thorner Educational Trust's charity number is 306229. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 306229?: Search 306229 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 Ashley Churchill and Thorner Educational Trust do?: Makes grants for education and training for children and young people in Dorset
Does Ashley Churchill and Thorner Educational Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ashley Churchill and Thorner 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 Ashley Churchill and Thorner Educational Trust?: Ashley Churchill and Thorner Educational Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.actet.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Ashley Churchill and Thorner Educational Trust?: The register does not record Ashley Churchill and Thorner Educational Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Ashley Churchill and Thorner Educational Trust previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Ashley Churchill and Thorner Educational Trust: Margaret Ashley's Educational Foundation.
When was Ashley Churchill and Thorner Educational Trust registered as a charity?: Ashley Churchill and Thorner Educational Trust was entered on the register on 7 May 1962.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.