--- title: "Arbor Vitae Foundation — check charity number 1216162 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Arbor Vitae Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1216162. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Midland House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/arbor-vitae-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:21:45.417Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Arbor Vitae Foundation is a registered charity (number 1216162) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; 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 Arbor Vitae Foundation? Registered charity number 1216162 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Midland House Website [arborvitaefoundation.org](http://arborvitaefoundation.org/) ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Arbor Vitae Foundation 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=arbor-vitae-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://arborvitaefoundation.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Arbor Vitae Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Arbor Vitae Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1216162) 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 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 is http://arborvitaefoundation.org — 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/1216162).