Is John Wood's Educational Charity a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists John Wood's Educational Charity as a registered charity (number 306913) 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 Wood's Educational Charity's charity number?

John Wood's Educational Charity's charity number is 306913. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 306913?

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How can I donate to John Wood's Educational Charity?

John Wood's Educational Charity does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was John Wood's Educational Charity previously called?

The register lists this previous name for John Wood's Educational Charity: John Wood's Educational Foundation.

When was John Wood's Educational Charity registered as a charity?

John Wood's Educational Charity was entered on the register on 27 August 1962.

Registered charity · No. 306913

John Wood's Educational Charity

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

John Wood's Educational Charity is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, economic/community development/employment.

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What are the key facts about John Wood's Educational Charity?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-01: £2,924
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-01: £0
Registered charity number: 306913
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Thorverton
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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John Wood's Educational Charity (number 306913) 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 Wood's Educational Charity do?

Provides Holy Bibles to children on moving from primary to secondary education. Assists children in their religious studies.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for John Wood's Educational Charity

Answers John Wood's Educational 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 Wood's Educational 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: 27 August 1962
Previous names on the register: John Wood's Educational Foundation
Where it says it operates: Devon

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.

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 Wood's Educational Charity registered for?

Education/trainingEconomic/community Development/employment

Why is there no Clarity Score for John Wood's Educational Charity yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is John Wood's Educational Charity a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists John Wood's Educational Charity as a registered charity (number 306913) 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 Wood's Educational Charity's charity number?: John Wood's Educational Charity's charity number is 306913. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 306913?: Search 306913 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 Wood's Educational Charity do?: Provides Holy Bibles to children on moving from primary to secondary education. Assists children in their religious studies.
Does John Wood's Educational Charity have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John Wood's 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 John Wood's Educational Charity?: John Wood's Educational Charity 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 Wood's Educational Charity?: The register does not record John Wood's Educational Charity as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was John Wood's Educational Charity previously called?: The register lists this previous name for John Wood's Educational Charity: John Wood's Educational Foundation.
When was John Wood's Educational Charity registered as a charity?: John Wood's Educational Charity was entered on the register on 27 August 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.