--- title: "Columbia Threadneedle Foundation — check charity number 1158970 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Columbia Threadneedle Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1158970. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 78 Cannon Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/columbia-threadneedle-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-19T11:33:04.174Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Columbia Threadneedle Foundation is a registered charity (number 1158970) 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. Its latest reported income was £348,484 (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 Columbia Threadneedle Foundation? Registered charity number 1158970 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 78 Cannon Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £348,484 Website [www.columbiathreadneedle.co.uk/foundation](http://www.columbiathreadneedle.co.uk/foundation) ## What does Columbia Threadneedle Foundation do? The Foundation's strategic aim is to invest in the community by building partnerships with charities across a range of sectors, with a particular focus on charities that use education, art and sport to engender lasting social change. ## What causes is Columbia Threadneedle Foundation registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Columbia Threadneedle Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Columbia Threadneedle 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=columbia-threadneedle-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.columbiathreadneedle.co.uk/foundation) ## Frequently asked questions Is Columbia Threadneedle Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Columbia Threadneedle Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1158970) 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 Columbia Threadneedle Foundation's charity number? Columbia Threadneedle Foundation's charity number is 1158970. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1158970? Search 1158970 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 Columbia Threadneedle Foundation do? The Foundation's strategic aim is to invest in the community by building partnerships with charities across a range of sectors, with a particular focus on charities that use education, art and sport to engender lasting social change. Does Columbia Threadneedle Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Columbia Threadneedle 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 Columbia Threadneedle Foundation? Columbia Threadneedle Foundation's website is http://www.columbiathreadneedle.co.uk/foundation — 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/1158970).