--- title: "Prep Schools Trust — check charity number 309639 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Prep Schools Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 309639. Education/training charity based in Abingdon. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/prep-schools-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T18:44:05.613Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Prep Schools Trust is a registered charity (number 309639) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £30,551,000 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Prep Schools Trust? Registered charity number 309639 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Abingdon Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £30,551,000 Website [www.prepschoolstrust.org](http://www.prepschoolstrust.org/) ## What does Prep Schools Trust do? Education ## What causes is Prep Schools Trust registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Prep Schools Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Prep Schools Trust 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=prep-schools-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.prepschoolstrust.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Prep Schools Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Prep Schools Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 309639) 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 Prep Schools Trust's charity number? Prep Schools Trust's charity number is 309639. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 309639? Search 309639 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 Prep Schools Trust do? Education Does Prep Schools Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Prep Schools Trust. 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 Prep Schools Trust? Prep Schools Trust's website is http://www.prepschoolstrust.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/309639).