--- title: "Bates Wells Foundation — check charity number 1150321 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bates Wells Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1150321. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 10 Queen Street Place. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bates-wells-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-18T09:14:53.591Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bates Wells Foundation is a registered charity (number 1150321) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £113,252 (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 Bates Wells Foundation? Registered charity number 1150321 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 10 Queen Street Place Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £113,252 Website [www.stephenlloydawards.org](http://www.stephenlloydawards.org/) ## 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. ## What causes is Bates Wells Foundation registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bates Wells Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bates Wells 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=bates-wells-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.stephenlloydawards.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bates Wells Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Bates Wells Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1150321) 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 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? Search 1150321 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 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. Does Bates Wells Foundation have reviews and complaints? 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 is http://www.stephenlloydawards.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/1150321).