--- title: "College Estate Endowment — check charity number 217485 | CharityCompare" description: "Is College Estate Endowment a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 217485. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 14 Rother Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/college-estate-endowment retrieved: 2026-08-19T11:05:43.097Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer College Estate Endowment is a registered charity (number 217485) 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; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £1,038,357 (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 College Estate Endowment? Registered charity number 217485 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 14 Rother Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £1,038,357 Website [www.stratfordtowntrust.co.uk](http://www.stratfordtowntrust.co.uk/) ## What does College Estate Endowment do? As an endowment charity the main priority of the College Estate is pro-active management of its investments to maximise the capital and income return. There is a specific gift of £7000pa to the Vicar of Holy Trinity Church as required under the 2001 Scheme. The balance of net income is transferred to the Corporate Trustee. ## What causes is College Estate Endowment registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for College Estate Endowment yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. College Estate Endowment 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=college-estate-endowment&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.stratfordtowntrust.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is College Estate Endowment a legitimate charity? Yes. College Estate Endowment is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 217485) 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 College Estate Endowment's charity number? College Estate Endowment's charity number is 217485. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 217485? Search 217485 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 College Estate Endowment do? As an endowment charity the main priority of the College Estate is pro-active management of its investments to maximise the capital and income return. There is a specific gift of £7000pa to the Vicar of Holy Trinity Church as required under the 2001 Scheme. The balance of net income is transferred to the Corporate Trustee. Does College Estate Endowment have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for College Estate Endowment. 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 College Estate Endowment? College Estate Endowment's website is http://www.stratfordtowntrust.co.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/217485).