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title: "Benham-Seaman Trust — check charity number 278062 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Benham-Seaman Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 278062. Education/training charity based in Colchester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/benham-seaman-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-18T12:43:36.493Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Benham-Seaman Trust is a registered charity (number 278062) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £6,191 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Benham-Seaman Trust?

Registered charity number

278062

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

Colchester

Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)

£6,191

## What does Benham-Seaman Trust do?

Supports adult education through Workers' Education Association

## What causes is Benham-Seaman Trust registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Benham-Seaman Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Benham-Seaman 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Benham-Seaman Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Benham-Seaman Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 278062) 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 Benham-Seaman Trust's charity number?

Benham-Seaman Trust's charity number is 278062. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 278062?

Search 278062 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 Benham-Seaman Trust do?

Supports adult education through Workers' Education Association

Does Benham-Seaman Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Benham-Seaman 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 Benham-Seaman Trust?

Benham-Seaman Trust 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/278062).