Is Arbor Vitae Foundation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Arbor Vitae Foundation as a registered charity (number 1216162) 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 Arbor Vitae Foundation's charity number?

Arbor Vitae Foundation's charity number is 1216162. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1216162?

Search 1216162 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 Arbor Vitae Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Arbor Vitae 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 Arbor Vitae Foundation?

Arbor Vitae Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://arborvitaefoundation.org. 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 Arbor Vitae Foundation registered as a charity?

Arbor Vitae Foundation was entered on the register on 11 December 2025.

Registered charity · No. 1216162CIO

Arbor Vitae Foundation

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Arbor Vitae Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Arbor Vitae Foundation?

Registered charity number: 1216162
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): Midland House
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: arborvitaefoundation.org

Quick answer

Arbor Vitae Foundation (number 1216162) 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 Arbor Vitae Foundation do?

The charity operates in Dorset for public benefit regarding:1. The advancement of education of children, young people and adults.2. The advancement in and promotion of the arts with a particular focus on music and the performingarts.3. The advancement and promotion of health and the relief of sickness. Grants are only given to charities and other non- profit organisations.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Arbor Vitae Foundation

Answers Arbor Vitae Foundation 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 Arbor Vitae Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 11 December 2025
Where it says it operates: Bournemouth · Dorset · Poole

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: 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 Arbor Vitae Foundation registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Arbor Vitae Foundation yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Arbor Vitae 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 Arbor Vitae Foundation?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Arbor Vitae Foundation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Arbor Vitae Foundation as a registered charity (number 1216162) 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 Arbor Vitae Foundation's charity number?: Arbor Vitae Foundation's charity number is 1216162. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1216162?: Search 1216162 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 Arbor Vitae Foundation do?: The charity operates in Dorset for public benefit regarding:1. The advancement of education of children, young people and adults.2. The advancement in and promotion of the arts with a particular focus on music and the performingarts.3. The advancement and promotion of health and the relief of sickness. Grants are only given to charities and other non- profit organisations.
Does Arbor Vitae Foundation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Arbor Vitae 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 Arbor Vitae Foundation?: Arbor Vitae Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://arborvitaefoundation.org. 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 Arbor Vitae Foundation?: The register does not record Arbor Vitae Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Arbor Vitae Foundation registered as a charity?: Arbor Vitae Foundation was entered on the register on 11 December 2025.

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.