--- title: "City Educational Trust Fund — check charity number 290840 | CharityCompare" description: "Is City Educational Trust Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 290840. Education/training charity based in Po Box 270. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/city-educational-trust-fund retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:08:54.897Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer City Educational Trust Fund is a registered charity (number 290840) 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 £133,654 (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 City Educational Trust Fund? Registered charity number 290840 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Po Box 270 Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £133,654 Website [www.cityoflondon.gov.uk](http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/) ## What does City Educational Trust Fund do? TO ADVANCE THE OBJECTS OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OR ANY SUCH OBJECTS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES CONNECTED WITH OR RELATED TO SAID UNIVERSITY, AND TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND COMMERCE BY PROMOTING RESEARCH STUDY TEACHING AND TRAINING IN BIOLOGY, ECOLOGY OR THE ADVANCEMENT OF RESEARCH AND TEACHING OF THE CULTURAL ARTS. ## What causes is City Educational Trust Fund registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for City Educational Trust Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. City Educational Trust Fund 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=city-educational-trust-fund&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is City Educational Trust Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. City Educational Trust Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 290840) 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 City Educational Trust Fund's charity number? City Educational Trust Fund's charity number is 290840. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 290840? Search 290840 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 City Educational Trust Fund do? TO ADVANCE THE OBJECTS OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OR ANY SUCH OBJECTS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES CONNECTED WITH OR RELATED TO SAID UNIVERSITY, AND TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND COMMERCE BY PROMOTING RESEARCH STUDY TEACHING AND TRAINING IN BIOLOGY, ECOLOGY OR THE ADVANCEMENT OF RESEARCH AND TEACHING OF THE CULTURAL ARTS. Does City Educational Trust Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for City Educational Trust Fund. 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 City Educational Trust Fund? City Educational Trust Fund's website is http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/290840).