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title: "Bishwanath Foundation UK — check charity number 1176843 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Bishwanath Foundation UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1176843. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Thorne House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bishwanath-foundation-uk
retrieved: 2026-08-18T19:06:51.227Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Bishwanath Foundation UK is a registered charity (number 1176843) 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 Bishwanath Foundation UK?

Registered charity number

1176843

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Thorne House

## What does Bishwanath Foundation UK do?

Action Against Poverty UK

## What causes is Bishwanath Foundation UK registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bishwanath Foundation UK yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bishwanath Foundation UK 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Bishwanath Foundation UK a legitimate charity?

Yes. Bishwanath Foundation UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1176843) 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 Bishwanath Foundation UK's charity number?

Bishwanath Foundation UK's charity number is 1176843. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1176843?

Search 1176843 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 Bishwanath Foundation UK do?

Action Against Poverty UK

Does Bishwanath Foundation UK have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bishwanath Foundation UK. 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 Bishwanath Foundation UK?

Bishwanath Foundation UK 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/1176843).