Is Wec Engineering Academy a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Wec Engineering Academy as a registered charity (number 1191807) 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 Wec Engineering Academy's charity number?

Wec Engineering Academy's charity number is 1191807. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1191807?

Search 1191807 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 Wec Engineering Academy have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wec Engineering Academy. 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 Wec Engineering Academy?

Wec Engineering Academy does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Wec Engineering Academy registered as a charity?

Wec Engineering Academy was entered on the register on 14 October 2020. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 12718864).

Registered charity · No. 1191807Charitable company

Wec Engineering Academy

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Wec Engineering Academy is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training.

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What are the key facts about Wec Engineering Academy?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £450
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £82
Registered charity number: 1191807
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): Britannia House
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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Wec Engineering Academy (number 1191807) 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 Wec Engineering Academy do?

The Charity is set up to fund a state of the art training facility for trainees from Blackburn and Darwen to learn skills in engineering and allied topics. The aim is to provide training to the community regardless of age, gender and academic background. This provides a long term solution to the shortage of skilled workers and low wages for those who lack skills to access better jobs.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Wec Engineering Academy

Answers Wec Engineering Academy 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 Wec Engineering Academy as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 14 October 2020
Company number: 12718864 (Companies House)
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 Wec Engineering Academy registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Wec Engineering Academy yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Wec Engineering Academy. 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 Wec Engineering Academy?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wec Engineering Academy a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Wec Engineering Academy as a registered charity (number 1191807) 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 Wec Engineering Academy's charity number?: Wec Engineering Academy's charity number is 1191807. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1191807?: Search 1191807 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 Wec Engineering Academy do?: The Charity is set up to fund a state of the art training facility for trainees from Blackburn and Darwen to learn skills in engineering and allied topics. The aim is to provide training to the community regardless of age, gender and academic background. This provides a long term solution to the shortage of skilled workers and low wages for those who lack skills to access better jobs.
Does Wec Engineering Academy have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wec Engineering Academy. 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 Wec Engineering Academy?: Wec Engineering Academy 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 Wec Engineering Academy?: The register does not record Wec Engineering Academy as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Wec Engineering Academy registered as a charity?: Wec Engineering Academy was entered on the register on 14 October 2020. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 12718864).

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.