Is St Paul's Schools Foundation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists St Paul's Schools Foundation as a registered charity (number 312749) 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 St Paul's Schools Foundation's charity number?

St Paul's Schools Foundation's charity number is 312749. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 312749?

Search 312749 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 St Paul's Schools Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Paul's Schools 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 St Paul's Schools Foundation?

St Paul's Schools Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.mercers.co.uk. 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.

What was St Paul's Schools Foundation previously called?

The register lists this previous name for St Paul's Schools Foundation: St Paul's School and St Paul's Girls School.

When was St Paul's Schools Foundation registered as a charity?

St Paul's Schools Foundation was entered on the register on 3 August 1966.

Registered charity · No. 312749

St Paul's Schools Foundation

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St Paul's Schools Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about St Paul's Schools Foundation?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £1,082,000
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £1,513,000
Registered charity number: 312749
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): London
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.mercers.co.uk

Quick answer

St Paul's Schools Foundation (number 312749) 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 St Paul's Schools Foundation do?

The principal activity concerns the promotion of education in Greater London for boys and girls.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for St Paul's Schools Foundation

Answers St Paul's Schools Foundation gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Where does St Paul's Schools Foundation's money come from?

St Paul's Schools Foundation reported £1.1m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were investments £1.1m (100%).

Investments£1.1m · 100%

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

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

St Paul's Schools Foundation's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 3 August 1966
Previous names on the register: St Paul's School and St Paul's Girls School
Where it says it operates: Throughout London

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space.

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 St Paul's Schools Foundation registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for St Paul's Schools Foundation yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score St Paul's Schools Foundation. 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 St Paul's Schools Foundation?

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Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
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Frequently asked questions

Is St Paul's Schools Foundation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists St Paul's Schools Foundation as a registered charity (number 312749) 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 St Paul's Schools Foundation's charity number?: St Paul's Schools Foundation's charity number is 312749. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 312749?: Search 312749 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 St Paul's Schools Foundation do?: The principal activity concerns the promotion of education in Greater London for boys and girls.
Does St Paul's Schools Foundation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Paul's Schools 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 St Paul's Schools Foundation?: St Paul's Schools Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.mercers.co.uk. 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.
Where does St Paul's Schools Foundation's money come from?: St Paul's Schools Foundation reported £1.1m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were investments £1.1m (100%).
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to St Paul's Schools Foundation?: The register does not record St Paul's Schools Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are St Paul's Schools Foundation's trustees paid?: St Paul's Schools Foundation's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was St Paul's Schools Foundation previously called?: The register lists this previous name for St Paul's Schools Foundation: St Paul's School and St Paul's Girls School.
When was St Paul's Schools Foundation registered as a charity?: St Paul's Schools Foundation was entered on the register on 3 August 1966.

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.