Is John Ray Charity a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists John Ray Charity as a registered charity (number 294915) 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 Ray Charity's charity number?

John Ray Charity's charity number is 294915. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 294915?

Search 294915 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.

Does John Ray Charity have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John Ray 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 John Ray Charity?

John Ray Charity's website listed in our register data is http://www.Johnraytrust.com. 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.

When was John Ray Charity registered as a charity?

John Ray Charity was entered on the register on 24 July 1986.

Registered charity · No. 294915

John Ray Charity

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

John Ray Charity is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about John Ray Charity?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £1,528
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £3,546
Registered charity number: 294915
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Little St. Marys
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.Johnraytrust.com

Quick answer

John Ray Charity (number 294915) 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 Ray Charity do?

Bursaries are provided annually for individuals undertaking natural science projects.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for John Ray Charity

Answers John Ray Charity 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 Ray Charity as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 24 July 1986
Also known as: John Ray Trust
Where it says it operates: Throughout England

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals.

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 Ray Charity registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for John Ray Charity yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score John Ray Charity. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to John Ray Charity?

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Frequently asked questions

Is John Ray Charity a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists John Ray Charity as a registered charity (number 294915) 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 Ray Charity's charity number?: John Ray Charity's charity number is 294915. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 294915?: Search 294915 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 Ray Charity do?: Bursaries are provided annually for individuals undertaking natural science projects.
Does John Ray Charity have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John Ray 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 John Ray Charity?: John Ray Charity's website listed in our register data is http://www.Johnraytrust.com. 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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to John Ray Charity?: The register does not record John Ray Charity as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was John Ray Charity registered as a charity?: John Ray Charity was entered on the register on 24 July 1986.

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.