Is The Varsity Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Varsity Trust as a registered charity (number 1012847) 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 The Varsity Trust's charity number?

The Varsity Trust's charity number is 1012847. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1012847?

Search 1012847 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 The Varsity Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Varsity 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 The Varsity Trust?

The Varsity Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.varsitytrust.org.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.

When was The Varsity Trust registered as a charity?

The Varsity Trust was entered on the register on 16 July 1992.

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The Varsity Trust

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The Varsity Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about The Varsity Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £251
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £8,027
Registered charity number: 1012847
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): Cambridge
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.varsitytrust.org.uk

Quick answer

The Varsity Trust (number 1012847) 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 The Varsity Trust do?

Furthering the education of students in journalism

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Varsity Trust

Answers The Varsity Trust 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 The Varsity Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 16 July 1992
Where it says it operates: Cambridgeshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations.

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 The Varsity Trust registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Varsity Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Varsity Trust. 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 The Varsity Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Varsity Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Varsity Trust as a registered charity (number 1012847) 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 The Varsity Trust's charity number?: The Varsity Trust's charity number is 1012847. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1012847?: Search 1012847 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 The Varsity Trust do?: Furthering the education of students in journalism
Does The Varsity Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Varsity 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 The Varsity Trust?: The Varsity Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.varsitytrust.org.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Varsity Trust?: The register does not record The Varsity Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was The Varsity Trust registered as a charity?: The Varsity Trust was entered on the register on 16 July 1992.

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.