Is British Ort a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists British Ort as a registered charity (number 225975) 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 British Ort's charity number?

British Ort's charity number is 225975. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 225975?

Search 225975 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.

Does British Ort have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Ort. 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 British Ort?

British Ort's website listed in our register data is http://www.ortuk.org. 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.

What was British Ort previously called?

The register lists these previous names for British Ort: British O R T Organisation for Rehabilitation Through Training; British O.r.t.; British Ort UK.

When was British Ort registered as a charity?

British Ort was entered on the register on 21 October 1963.

Registered charity · No. 225975

British Ort

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

British Ort is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about British Ort?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £0
Registered charity number: 225975
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): 126 Albert Street
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.ortuk.org

Quick answer

British Ort (number 225975) 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 British Ort do?

To raise funds to support the work of World ORT in providing vocational educational programmes and equipment, particularly in the fields of science and technology, through its network of schools and colleges around the world. Thus helping provide our students with the skills to find employment.This charity no longer raises funds but was re-incorporated as a Charitable Company ORT UK.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for British Ort

Answers British Ort 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 British Ort as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 21 October 1963
Previous names on the register: British O R T Organisation for Rehabilitation Through Training; British O.r.t.; British Ort UK
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations.

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 British Ort registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for British Ort yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score British Ort. 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

What should you check before donating to British Ort?

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Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is British Ort a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists British Ort as a registered charity (number 225975) 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 British Ort's charity number?: British Ort's charity number is 225975. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 225975?: Search 225975 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 British Ort do?: To raise funds to support the work of World ORT in providing vocational educational programmes and equipment, particularly in the fields of science and technology, through its network of schools and colleges around the world. Thus helping provide our students with the skills to find employment.This charity no longer raises funds but was re-incorporated as a Charitable Company ORT UK.
Does British Ort have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British Ort. 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 British Ort?: British Ort's website listed in our register data is http://www.ortuk.org. 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 British Ort?: The register does not record British Ort as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was British Ort previously called?: The register lists these previous names for British Ort: British O R T Organisation for Rehabilitation Through Training; British O.r.t.; British Ort UK.
When was British Ort registered as a charity?: British Ort was entered on the register on 21 October 1963.

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.