--- title: "Edward Penley Abraham Research Fund — check charity number 309659 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Edward Penley Abraham Research Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 309659. Education/training charity based in Sir William Dunn School of Patholog. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/edward-penley-abraham-research-fund retrieved: 2026-08-18T10:08:30.133Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Edward Penley Abraham Research Fund is a registered charity (number 309659) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £2,231,462 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Edward Penley Abraham Research Fund? Registered charity number 309659 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Sir William Dunn School of Patholog Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £2,231,462 ## What does Edward Penley Abraham Research Fund do? The charity's objective is the furtherance of medical, biological and chemical research in the Sir William Dunn School of Pathology and Lincoln College Oxford and more broadly within the university of Oxford and its associated colleges. Grants are made by the trustees, in the context of the trust deed and available resources, to support both current and future research. ## What causes is Edward Penley Abraham Research Fund registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Edward Penley Abraham Research Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Edward Penley Abraham Research Fund 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=edward-penley-abraham-research-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Edward Penley Abraham Research Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Edward Penley Abraham Research Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 309659) 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 Edward Penley Abraham Research Fund's charity number? Edward Penley Abraham Research Fund's charity number is 309659. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 309659? Search 309659 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 Edward Penley Abraham Research Fund do? The charity's objective is the furtherance of medical, biological and chemical research in the Sir William Dunn School of Pathology and Lincoln College Oxford and more broadly within the university of Oxford and its associated colleges. Grants are made by the trustees, in the context of the trust deed and available resources, to support both current and future research. Does Edward Penley Abraham Research Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edward Penley Abraham Research Fund. 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 Edward Penley Abraham Research Fund? Edward Penley Abraham Research Fund 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/309659).