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Colchester Surgical Research Foundation

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Colchester Surgical Research Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Colchester Surgical Research Foundation?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-30
£14,872
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-30
£8,254
Registered charity number
1042027
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Nayland Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Yes

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Colchester Surgical Research Foundation (number 1042027) 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 Colchester Surgical Research Foundation do?

TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC BUT PARTICULARLY MEDICAL AND SURGICAL PROFESSIONALS IN THE SCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF SURGERY BY PROMOTING AND ENCOURAGING THE STUDY OF AND RESEARCH INTO SURGERY AND PAYING OR CONTRIBUTING TO EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES RELATED TO SURGERY NOT PROVIDED BY THE NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Colchester Surgical Research Foundation

Answers Colchester Surgical Research Foundation gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 April 2025, 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 records Colchester Surgical Research Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Colchester Surgical Research Foundation's annual return for the year ending 30 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Also known as
Colchester Surgical Foundation
Previous names on the register
Colchester General Hospital Surgical Research Foundation
Where it says it operates
Essex

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Other Finance; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.

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 Colchester Surgical Research Foundation registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Colchester Surgical Research Foundation yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Colchester Surgical Research Foundation a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Colchester Surgical Research Foundation as a registered charity (number 1042027) 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 Colchester Surgical Research Foundation's charity number?
Colchester Surgical Research Foundation's charity number is 1042027. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1042027?
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What does Colchester Surgical Research Foundation do?
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC BUT PARTICULARLY MEDICAL AND SURGICAL PROFESSIONALS IN THE SCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF SURGERY BY PROMOTING AND ENCOURAGING THE STUDY OF AND RESEARCH INTO SURGERY AND PAYING OR CONTRIBUTING TO EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES RELATED TO SURGERY NOT PROVIDED BY THE NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE.
Does Colchester Surgical Research Foundation have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Colchester Surgical Research 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 Colchester Surgical Research Foundation?
Colchester Surgical Research Foundation does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Colchester Surgical Research Foundation?
The register records Colchester Surgical Research Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Colchester Surgical Research Foundation's trustees paid?
Colchester Surgical Research Foundation's annual return for the year ending 30 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Colchester Surgical Research Foundation previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Colchester Surgical Research Foundation: Colchester General Hospital Surgical Research Foundation.
When was Colchester Surgical Research Foundation registered as a charity?
Colchester Surgical Research Foundation was entered on the register on 13 December 1994.

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.