--- title: "Bourne Educational Foundation — check charity number 527296 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bourne Educational Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 527296. Education/training charity based in Bourne. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bourne-educational-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-19T00:39:59.549Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bourne Educational Foundation is a registered charity (number 527296) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £3,372 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Bourne Educational Foundation? Registered charity number 527296 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bourne Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £3,372 ## What does Bourne Educational Foundation do? Financial support to local schools and pupils ## What causes is Bourne Educational Foundation registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bourne Educational Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bourne Educational 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=bourne-educational-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bourne Educational Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Bourne Educational Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 527296) 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 Bourne Educational Foundation's charity number? Bourne Educational Foundation's charity number is 527296. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 527296? Search 527296 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 Bourne Educational Foundation do? Financial support to local schools and pupils Does Bourne Educational Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bourne Educational 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 Bourne Educational Foundation? Bourne Educational 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/527296).