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title: "Community Foundation for Wakefield — check charity number 1121884 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Community Foundation for Wakefield a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1121884. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Wakefield. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/community-foundation-for-wakefield
retrieved: 2026-08-19T12:43:10.352Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Community Foundation for Wakefield is a registered charity (number 1121884) 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 £192,477 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Community Foundation for Wakefield?

Registered charity number

1121884

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Wakefield

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£192,477

Website

[WWW.WAKEFIELDCF.ORG.UK](http://www.wakefieldcf.org.uk/)

## What does Community Foundation for Wakefield do?

The Community Foundation for Wakefield District is a grant making and endowment building charity. The Objects for which the charity is established are:- The Promotion of any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in the Wakefield Metropolitan District area. Our Vision is to 'Inspire Local Giving that transforms lives for the better'.

## What causes is Community Foundation for Wakefield registered for?

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

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Community Foundation for Wakefield yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Community Foundation for Wakefield 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Community Foundation for Wakefield a legitimate charity?

Yes. Community Foundation for Wakefield is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1121884) 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 Community Foundation for Wakefield's charity number?

Community Foundation for Wakefield's charity number is 1121884. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1121884?

Search 1121884 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 Community Foundation for Wakefield do?

The Community Foundation for Wakefield District is a grant making and endowment building charity. The Objects for which the charity is established are:- The Promotion of any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in the Wakefield Metropolitan District area. Our Vision is to 'Inspire Local Giving that transforms lives for the better'.

Does Community Foundation for Wakefield have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Community Foundation for Wakefield. 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 Community Foundation for Wakefield?

Community Foundation for Wakefield's website is http://WWW.WAKEFIELDCF.ORG.UK — 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/1121884).