--- title: "Commonwealth Girls Education Fund (Cgef) — check charity number 1048908 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Commonwealth Girls Education Fund (Cgef) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1048908. Education/training charity based in 1 Doughty Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/commonwealth-girls-education-fund-cgef retrieved: 2026-08-19T12:17:13.685Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Commonwealth Girls Education Fund (Cgef) is a registered charity (number 1048908) 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 £110,307 (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 Commonwealth Girls Education Fund (Cgef)? Registered charity number 1048908 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 1 Doughty Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £110,307 Website [www.cgefund.org](http://www.cgefund.org/) ## What does Commonwealth Girls Education Fund (Cgef) do? The CGEF provides sponsorship grants to girls for secondary or high school education in their own Commonwealth country in cases where this might otherwise not be possible. Support is tailored to the individual needs of each girl based on academic potential, merit and need. ## What causes is Commonwealth Girls Education Fund (Cgef) registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Commonwealth Girls Education Fund (Cgef) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Commonwealth Girls Education Fund (Cgef) 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=commonwealth-girls-education-fund-cgef&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cgefund.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Commonwealth Girls Education Fund (Cgef) a legitimate charity? Yes. Commonwealth Girls Education Fund (Cgef) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1048908) 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 Commonwealth Girls Education Fund (Cgef)'s charity number? Commonwealth Girls Education Fund (Cgef)'s charity number is 1048908. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1048908? Search 1048908 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 Commonwealth Girls Education Fund (Cgef) do? The CGEF provides sponsorship grants to girls for secondary or high school education in their own Commonwealth country in cases where this might otherwise not be possible. Support is tailored to the individual needs of each girl based on academic potential, merit and need. Does Commonwealth Girls Education Fund (Cgef) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Commonwealth Girls Education Fund (Cgef). 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 Commonwealth Girls Education Fund (Cgef)? Commonwealth Girls Education Fund (Cgef)'s website is http://www.cgefund.org — 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/1048908).