--- title: "Cambridge Education and Development Trust — check charity number 1172623 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cambridge Education and Development Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1172623. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Cambridge. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cambridge-education-and-development-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:47:04.233Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cambridge Education and Development Trust is a registered charity (number 1172623) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training. Its latest reported income was £200,000 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 Cambridge Education and Development Trust? Registered charity number 1172623 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Cambridge Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £200,000 ## What does Cambridge Education and Development Trust do? providing scholarships, bursaries and grants to students from the developing world who have come to study at colleges and departments at the University of Cambridge, and the developing collaborative initiatives between such universities and similar institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth (in particular but not limited to Malaysia) and beyond, for the advancement of knowledge. ## What causes is Cambridge Education and Development Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cambridge Education and Development Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cambridge Education and Development 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? 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=cambridge-education-and-development-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cambridge Education and Development Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Cambridge Education and Development Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172623) 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 Cambridge Education and Development Trust's charity number? Cambridge Education and Development Trust's charity number is 1172623. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1172623? Search 1172623 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 Cambridge Education and Development Trust do? providing scholarships, bursaries and grants to students from the developing world who have come to study at colleges and departments at the University of Cambridge, and the developing collaborative initiatives between such universities and similar institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth (in particular but not limited to Malaysia) and beyond, for the advancement of knowledge. Does Cambridge Education and Development Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cambridge Education and Development 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 Cambridge Education and Development Trust? Cambridge Education and Development 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/1172623).