--- title: "Balshaw's Education Foundation — check charity number 526595 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Balshaw's Education Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 526595. Education/training charity based in Leyland. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/balshaw-s-education-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-18T03:21:20.339Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Balshaw's Education Foundation is a registered charity (number 526595) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £2,369 (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 Balshaw's Education Foundation? Registered charity number 526595 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Leyland Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £2,369 ## What does Balshaw's Education Foundation do? Making charitable donations to certain schools in the Leyland Parish area, as specified in the Trust Deed. Making charitable donations to Balshaws pupils and ex pupils, as decided by the Trustees of the Charity. ## What causes is Balshaw's Education Foundation registered for? Education/trainingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Balshaw's Education Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Balshaw's Education Foundation 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=balshaw-s-education-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Balshaw's Education Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Balshaw's Education Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 526595) 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 Balshaw's Education Foundation's charity number? Balshaw's Education Foundation's charity number is 526595. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 526595? Search 526595 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 Balshaw's Education Foundation do? Making charitable donations to certain schools in the Leyland Parish area, as specified in the Trust Deed. Making charitable donations to Balshaws pupils and ex pupils, as decided by the Trustees of the Charity. Does Balshaw's Education Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Balshaw's Education Foundation. 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 Balshaw's Education Foundation? Balshaw's Education Foundation 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/526595).