Bates Wells Foundation (number 1150321) 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 Bates Wells Foundation do?
The charity runs the Stephen Lloyd Awards, established in memory of inspirational lawyer Stephen Lloyd who died in August 2014. The aim of the awards is to find and nurture innovative ideas and projects that can lead to practical, sustainable social change (see www.stephenlloydawards.org). The charity is also a grant giving trust that will support charities and charitable projects of all kinds.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bates Wells Foundation
Answers Bates Wells Foundation gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, 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 records Bates Wells Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Bates Wells Foundation's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Bates Wells Charity
Previous names on the register
The Better Way to Be Charitable Incorporated Organisation; Bwb Charitable Incorporated Organisation; Bwb Charity; Bwb Foundation
Where it says it operates
City of London
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Other Charitable Activities.
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 Bates Wells Foundation registered for?
General Charitable Purposes
Why is there no Clarity Score for Bates Wells Foundation yet?
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The register data used for this profile lists Bates Wells Foundation as a registered charity (number 1150321) 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 Bates Wells Foundation's charity number?
Bates Wells Foundation's charity number is 1150321. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1150321?
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What does Bates Wells Foundation do?
The charity runs the Stephen Lloyd Awards, established in memory of inspirational lawyer Stephen Lloyd who died in August 2014. The aim of the awards is to find and nurture innovative ideas and projects that can lead to practical, sustainable social change (see www.stephenlloydawards.org). The charity is also a grant giving trust that will support charities and charitable projects of all kinds.
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bates Wells 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 Bates Wells Foundation?
Bates Wells Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.stephenlloydawards.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 Bates Wells Foundation?
The register records Bates Wells Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Bates Wells Foundation's trustees paid?
Bates Wells Foundation's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Bates Wells Foundation previously called?
The register lists these previous names for Bates Wells Foundation: The Better Way to Be Charitable Incorporated Organisation; Bwb Charitable Incorporated Organisation; Bwb Charity; Bwb Foundation.
When was Bates Wells Foundation registered as a charity?
Bates Wells Foundation was entered on the register on 2 January 2013.