--- title: "Breakthrough Foundation — check charity number 1162536 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Breakthrough Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1162536. Other Charitable Purposes charity based in 4 Hill Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/breakthrough-foundation-2 retrieved: 2026-08-19T03:07:03.100Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Breakthrough Foundation is a registered charity (number 1162536) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £50,048,344 (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 Breakthrough Foundation? Registered charity number 1162536 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 4 Hill Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £50,048,344 ## What does Breakthrough Foundation do? The provision of grants to the US charities, Breakthrough Prize Foundation and Breakthrough Prize in Life Science Foundation, having primarily scientific and educational objects, in the USA, UK and Israel. ## What causes is Breakthrough Foundation registered for? Other Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Breakthrough Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Breakthrough 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=breakthrough-foundation-2&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Breakthrough Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Breakthrough Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1162536) 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 Breakthrough Foundation's charity number? Breakthrough Foundation's charity number is 1162536. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1162536? Search 1162536 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 Breakthrough Foundation do? The provision of grants to the US charities, Breakthrough Prize Foundation and Breakthrough Prize in Life Science Foundation, having primarily scientific and educational objects, in the USA, UK and Israel. Does Breakthrough Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Breakthrough 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 Breakthrough Foundation? Breakthrough Foundation 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/1162536).