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title: "Bedford Educational Association — check charity number 307529 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Bedford Educational Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 307529. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Argent House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bedford-educational-association
retrieved: 2026-08-18T10:41:38.235Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Bedford Educational Association is a registered charity (number 307529) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £85,573 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Bedford Educational Association?

Registered charity number

307529

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Argent House

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£85,573

Website

[www.beacharity.co.uk](https://www.beacharity.co.uk/)

## What does Bedford Educational Association do?

Grants and Donations to Schools in Bedfordshire.Educational Grants to school children aged 18 and under living or being educated in Bedfordshire

## What causes is Bedford Educational Association registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bedford Educational Association yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bedford Educational Association 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Bedford Educational Association a legitimate charity?

Yes. Bedford Educational Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 307529) 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 Bedford Educational Association's charity number?

Bedford Educational Association's charity number is 307529. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 307529?

Search 307529 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 Bedford Educational Association do?

Grants and Donations to Schools in Bedfordshire.Educational Grants to school children aged 18 and under living or being educated in Bedfordshire

Does Bedford Educational Association have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bedford Educational Association. 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 Bedford Educational Association?

Bedford Educational Association's website is https://www.beacharity.co.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/307529).