Is Catholic Education Service a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Catholic Education Service as a registered charity (number 313147) 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 Catholic Education Service's charity number?

Catholic Education Service's charity number is 313147. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 313147?

Search 313147 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 Catholic Education Service have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Catholic Education Service. 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 Catholic Education Service?

Catholic Education Service's website listed in our register data is http://www.catholiceducation.org.uk. 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 Catholic Education Service previously called?

The register lists these previous names for Catholic Education Service: Catholic Education Council; Catholic Education Council for England and Wales; Catholic Education Service for England and Wales.

When was Catholic Education Service registered as a charity?

Catholic Education Service was entered on the register on 26 October 1965.

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Catholic Education Service

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Catholic Education Service is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, religious activities.

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What are the key facts about Catholic Education Service?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £0
Registered charity number: 313147
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): 39 Eccleston Square
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.catholiceducation.org.uk

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Catholic Education Service (number 313147) 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 Catholic Education Service do?

The CES negotiates, on behalf of all bishops, with Government, and other national bodies on legal, administrative, and religious education matters in order to:promote Catholic interests in education; safeguard Catholic interests in education; contribute to Christian perspectives within educational debate at national levelworks closely with the Department for Catholic Education and Formation.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Catholic Education Service

Answers Catholic Education Service 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 Catholic Education Service as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 26 October 1965
Also known as: C E S
Previous names on the register: Catholic Education Council; Catholic Education Council for England and Wales; Catholic Education Service for England and Wales
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; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 Catholic Education Service registered for?

Education/trainingReligious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for Catholic Education Service yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Catholic Education Service. 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 Catholic Education Service?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Catholic Education Service a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Catholic Education Service as a registered charity (number 313147) 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 Catholic Education Service's charity number?: Catholic Education Service's charity number is 313147. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 313147?: Search 313147 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 Catholic Education Service do?: The CES negotiates, on behalf of all bishops, with Government, and other national bodies on legal, administrative, and religious education matters in order to:promote Catholic interests in education; safeguard Catholic interests in education; contribute to Christian perspectives within educational debate at national levelworks closely with the Department for Catholic Education and Formation.
Does Catholic Education Service have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Catholic Education Service. 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 Catholic Education Service?: Catholic Education Service's website listed in our register data is http://www.catholiceducation.org.uk. 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 Catholic Education Service?: The register does not record Catholic Education Service as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Catholic Education Service previously called?: The register lists these previous names for Catholic Education Service: Catholic Education Council; Catholic Education Council for England and Wales; Catholic Education Service for England and Wales.
When was Catholic Education Service registered as a charity?: Catholic Education Service was entered on the register on 26 October 1965.

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.