--- title: "Balloon Ventures Foundation LTD — check charity number 1141552 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Balloon Ventures Foundation LTD a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1141552. General Charitable Purposes charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/balloon-ventures-foundation-ltd retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:02:04.483Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Balloon Ventures Foundation LTD is a registered charity (number 1141552) 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 prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £2,289,459 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Balloon Ventures Foundation LTD? Registered charity number 1141552 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,289,459 ## What does Balloon Ventures Foundation LTD do? BVF and its wholly owned subsidiary Balloon Ventures ltd are dedicated to the relief of poverty and hardship in developing countries initially focusing on Kenya and Uganda. We provide support, training and loan finance to small businesses to help them grow and create good jobs. In Kenya we also support an orphanage in Busia. ## What causes is Balloon Ventures Foundation LTD registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Balloon Ventures Foundation LTD yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Balloon Ventures Foundation LTD 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=balloon-ventures-foundation-ltd&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Balloon Ventures Foundation LTD a legitimate charity? Yes. Balloon Ventures Foundation LTD is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1141552) 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 Balloon Ventures Foundation LTD's charity number? Balloon Ventures Foundation LTD's charity number is 1141552. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1141552? Search 1141552 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 Balloon Ventures Foundation LTD do? BVF and its wholly owned subsidiary Balloon Ventures ltd are dedicated to the relief of poverty and hardship in developing countries initially focusing on Kenya and Uganda. We provide support, training and loan finance to small businesses to help them grow and create good jobs. In Kenya we also support an orphanage in Busia. Does Balloon Ventures Foundation LTD have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Balloon Ventures Foundation LTD. 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 Balloon Ventures Foundation LTD? Balloon Ventures Foundation LTD 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/1141552).