--- title: "A.o.u.g. Foundation for Education — check charity number 1042307 | CharityCompare" description: "Is A.o.u.g. Foundation for Education a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1042307. Education/training charity based in Walton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/a-o-u-g-foundation-for-education retrieved: 2026-08-18T01:32:29.989Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer A.o.u.g. Foundation for Education is a registered charity (number 1042307) 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 £7,242 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 A.o.u.g. Foundation for Education? Registered charity number 1042307 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Walton Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £7,242 Website [www.aoug.org.uk](http://www.aoug.org.uk/) ## What does A.o.u.g. Foundation for Education do? Awards grants to individuals, from other defined groups and sponsors. Such grants are made to students of the Open University in their final year of Research and occasional Bursaries are awarded. ## What causes is A.o.u.g. Foundation for Education registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for A.o.u.g. Foundation for Education yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. A.o.u.g. Foundation for Education 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=a-o-u-g-foundation-for-education&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.aoug.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is A.o.u.g. Foundation for Education a legitimate charity? Yes. A.o.u.g. Foundation for Education is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1042307) 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 A.o.u.g. Foundation for Education's charity number? A.o.u.g. Foundation for Education's charity number is 1042307. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1042307? Search 1042307 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 A.o.u.g. Foundation for Education do? Awards grants to individuals, from other defined groups and sponsors. Such grants are made to students of the Open University in their final year of Research and occasional Bursaries are awarded. Does A.o.u.g. Foundation for Education have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for A.o.u.g. Foundation for Education. 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 A.o.u.g. Foundation for Education? A.o.u.g. Foundation for Education's website is http://www.aoug.org.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/1042307).