Is Earls Colne and Halstead Educational Charity a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Earls Colne and Halstead Educational Charity as a registered charity (number 310859) 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 Earls Colne and Halstead Educational Charity's charity number?

Earls Colne and Halstead Educational Charity's charity number is 310859. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Earls Colne and Halstead Educational Charity

Earls Colne and Halstead Educational Charity is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport, based in Steeple Bumpstead.

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Quick answer

Earls Colne and Halstead Educational Charity is listed as a registered charity (number 310859) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £41,358 (year ending 2026-02-28). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset.

What are the key facts about Earls Colne and Halstead Educational Charity?

Registered charity number: 310859
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact locality (not service coverage): Steeple Bumpstead
Latest income (year ending 2026-02-28): £41,358
Website: echec.org.uk

What does Earls Colne and Halstead Educational Charity do?

The Earls Colne & Halstead Educational Charity assists people up to the age of 25 in any sphere of educational activity. Applicants to the charity must have attended school or have lived for at least one year within the charity's catchment area in North Essex. The charity also makes grants to schools and to voluntary organisations offering opportunities for young people in the same locality.

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-08. 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 Earls Colne and Halstead Educational Charity registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport

Why is there no Clarity Score for Earls Colne and Halstead Educational Charity yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Earls Colne and Halstead Educational Charity 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Earls Colne and Halstead Educational Charity a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Earls Colne and Halstead Educational Charity as a registered charity (number 310859) 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 Earls Colne and Halstead Educational Charity's charity number?: Earls Colne and Halstead Educational Charity's charity number is 310859. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 310859?: Search 310859 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 Earls Colne and Halstead Educational Charity do?: The Earls Colne & Halstead Educational Charity assists people up to the age of 25 in any sphere of educational activity. Applicants to the charity must have attended school or have lived for at least one year within the charity's catchment area in North Essex. The charity also makes grants to schools and to voluntary organisations offering opportunities for young people in the same locality.
Does Earls Colne and Halstead Educational Charity have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Earls Colne and Halstead Educational Charity. 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 Earls Colne and Halstead Educational Charity?: Earls Colne and Halstead Educational Charity's website listed in our register data is http://echec.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-08, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.