Is John Blandy's Educational Foundation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists John Blandy's Educational Foundation as a registered charity (number 309068) 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.

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John Blandy's Educational Foundation's charity number is 309068. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Registered charity · No. 309068

John Blandy's Educational Foundation

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

John Blandy's Educational Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about John Blandy's Educational Foundation?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £4,921
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £3,402
Registered charity number: 309068
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Faringdon Road
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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John Blandy's Educational Foundation (number 309068) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does John Blandy's Educational Foundation do?

The charity owns the site and premesis of the old school, Faringdon Road, Kingston Bagpuize, and the balance of the legacy bequeathed by John Blandy in his will of 1736 to found a school. The charity distributes any annual surplus to the benefit of young people who attend or have attended the school, are under the age of 25, or who live in KB, Southmoor, Longworth, Garford and Fyfield.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for John Blandy's Educational Foundation

Answers John Blandy's Educational Foundation gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record John Blandy's Educational Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 28 June 1962
Also known as: Blandy Charity
Where it says it operates: Oxfordshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. 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 John Blandy's Educational Foundation registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for John Blandy's Educational Foundation yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is John Blandy's Educational Foundation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists John Blandy's Educational Foundation as a registered charity (number 309068) 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 John Blandy's Educational Foundation's charity number?: John Blandy's Educational Foundation's charity number is 309068. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 309068?: Search 309068 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 John Blandy's Educational Foundation do?: The charity owns the site and premesis of the old school, Faringdon Road, Kingston Bagpuize, and the balance of the legacy bequeathed by John Blandy in his will of 1736 to found a school. The charity distributes any annual surplus to the benefit of young people who attend or have attended the school, are under the age of 25, or who live in KB, Southmoor, Longworth, Garford and Fyfield.
Does John Blandy's Educational Foundation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John Blandy's Educational Foundation. 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 John Blandy's Educational Foundation?: John Blandy's Educational Foundation does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to John Blandy's Educational Foundation?: The register does not record John Blandy's Educational Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was John Blandy's Educational Foundation registered as a charity?: John Blandy's Educational Foundation was entered on the register on 28 June 1962.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.