--- title: "Colton United Schools — check charity number 528480 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Colton United Schools a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 528480. Education/training charity based in School Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/colton-united-schools retrieved: 2026-08-19T11:36:26.108Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Colton United Schools is a registered charity (number 528480) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £7,366 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Colton United Schools? Registered charity number 528480 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location School Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £7,366 ## What does Colton United Schools do? Our trust deed states that we pay towards the upkeep etc of the school buildings.To this end we paid for the restoration of the school clock. Secondly, we promote the education of children who,or whose parents, are resident in the Parish of Colton, or who are in attendance at the said school. ## What causes is Colton United Schools registered for? Education/trainingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Colton United Schools yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Colton United Schools 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=colton-united-schools&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Colton United Schools a legitimate charity? Yes. Colton United Schools is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 528480) 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 Colton United Schools's charity number? Colton United Schools's charity number is 528480. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 528480? Search 528480 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 Colton United Schools do? Our trust deed states that we pay towards the upkeep etc of the school buildings.To this end we paid for the restoration of the school clock. Secondly, we promote the education of children who,or whose parents, are resident in the Parish of Colton, or who are in attendance at the said school. Does Colton United Schools have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Colton United Schools. 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 Colton United Schools? Colton United Schools 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/528480).