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title: "Selwyn College Cambridge — check charity number 1137517 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Selwyn College Cambridge a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1137517. Education/training charity based in Grange Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/selwyn-college-cambridge
retrieved: 2026-08-18T12:06:47.998Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Selwyn College Cambridge is a registered charity (number 1137517) 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 £15,054,348 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Selwyn College Cambridge?

Registered charity number

1137517

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Grange Road

Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)

£15,054,348

Website

[www.sel.cam.ac.uk](http://www.sel.cam.ac.uk/)

## What does Selwyn College Cambridge do?

To advance education, religion, learning and research by the provision of a college in the University of Cambridge.

## What causes is Selwyn College Cambridge registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Selwyn College Cambridge yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Selwyn College Cambridge 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Selwyn College Cambridge a legitimate charity?

Yes. Selwyn College Cambridge is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1137517) 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 Selwyn College Cambridge's charity number?

Selwyn College Cambridge's charity number is 1137517. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1137517?

Search 1137517 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 Selwyn College Cambridge do?

To advance education, religion, learning and research by the provision of a college in the University of Cambridge.

Does Selwyn College Cambridge have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Selwyn College Cambridge. 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 Selwyn College Cambridge?

Selwyn College Cambridge's website is http://www.sel.cam.ac.uk — 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/1137517).