--- title: "Bert Jansch Foundation — check charity number 1162678 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bert Jansch Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1162678. Education/training 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/bert-jansch-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-18T14:34:20.771Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bert Jansch Foundation is a registered charity (number 1162678) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £10,325 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Bert Jansch Foundation? Registered charity number 1162678 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location London Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £10,325 Website [bertjanschfoundation.org](http://bertjanschfoundation.org/) ## What does Bert Jansch Foundation do? We support young acoustic musicians with educational and early career opportunities by way of awarding grants to music institutions and community groups and individuals and running guitar workshops and facilitating training and distributing transcriptions of music ## What causes is Bert Jansch Foundation registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bert Jansch Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bert Jansch 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=bert-jansch-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://bertjanschfoundation.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bert Jansch Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Bert Jansch Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1162678) 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 Bert Jansch Foundation's charity number? Bert Jansch Foundation's charity number is 1162678. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1162678? Search 1162678 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 Bert Jansch Foundation do? We support young acoustic musicians with educational and early career opportunities by way of awarding grants to music institutions and community groups and individuals and running guitar workshops and facilitating training and distributing transcriptions of music Does Bert Jansch Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bert Jansch 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 Bert Jansch Foundation? Bert Jansch Foundation's website is http://bertjanschfoundation.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/1162678).