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title: "Abdo Research Fund — check charity number 1157261 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Abdo Research Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1157261. Education/training charity based in Court Lodge Farm Office. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/abdo-research-fund
retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:38:11.106Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Abdo Research Fund is a registered charity (number 1157261) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. 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 Abdo Research Fund?

Registered charity number

1157261

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Court Lodge Farm Office

## What does Abdo Research Fund do?

Providing grants for optical research

## What causes is Abdo Research Fund registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Abdo Research Fund yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Abdo Research Fund 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 Abdo Research Fund a legitimate charity?

Yes. Abdo Research Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1157261) 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 Abdo Research Fund's charity number?

Abdo Research Fund's charity number is 1157261. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1157261?

Search 1157261 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 Abdo Research Fund do?

Providing grants for optical research

Does Abdo Research Fund have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Abdo Research Fund. 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 Abdo Research Fund?

Abdo Research Fund does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1157261).