--- title: "Coates Educational Foundation — check charity number 505906 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Coates Educational Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 505906. Education/training charity based in Ponteland. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/coates-educational-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-19T10:25:01.886Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Coates Educational Foundation is a registered charity (number 505906) 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 £25,661 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Coates Educational Foundation? Registered charity number 505906 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Ponteland Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £25,661 ## What does Coates Educational Foundation do? The Charity provides bursaries to further the educational needs of persons under the age of 25 who are in need of financial assistance and who are pupils or former pupils of the Richard Coates Church of England Voluntary Aided Middle School or who are resident within the parishes of Ponteland or voluntary bodies or schools providing facilities or activities for use by such persons ## What causes is Coates Educational Foundation registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Coates Educational Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Coates 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=coates-educational-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Coates Educational Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Coates Educational Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 505906) 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 Coates Educational Foundation's charity number? Coates Educational Foundation's charity number is 505906. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 505906? Search 505906 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 Coates Educational Foundation do? The Charity provides bursaries to further the educational needs of persons under the age of 25 who are in need of financial assistance and who are pupils or former pupils of the Richard Coates Church of England Voluntary Aided Middle School or who are resident within the parishes of Ponteland or voluntary bodies or schools providing facilities or activities for use by such persons Does Coates Educational Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Coates 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 Coates Educational Foundation? Coates 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/505906).