--- title: "Blue Star Foundation — check charity number 1180737 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Blue Star Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1180737. 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/blue-star-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-18T21:47:51.987Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Blue Star Foundation is a registered charity (number 1180737) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £22,572 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Blue Star Foundation? Registered charity number 1180737 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £22,572 Website [www.newcastlerowing.com/bluestar-joinus](https://www.newcastlerowing.com/bluestar-joinus) ## What does Blue Star Foundation do? The charity aims to support rowing at Newcastle University for the public benefit by making grants. ## What causes is Blue Star Foundation registered for? Education/trainingAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Blue Star Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Blue Star 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=blue-star-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.newcastlerowing.com/bluestar-joinus) ## Frequently asked questions Is Blue Star Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Blue Star Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1180737) 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 Blue Star Foundation's charity number? Blue Star Foundation's charity number is 1180737. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1180737? Search 1180737 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 Blue Star Foundation do? The charity aims to support rowing at Newcastle University for the public benefit by making grants. Does Blue Star Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Blue Star 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 Blue Star Foundation? Blue Star Foundation's website is https://www.newcastlerowing.com/bluestar-joinus — 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/1180737).