--- title: "Cornergate Foundation — check charity number 1165264 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cornergate Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1165264. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 270 Northridge Way. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cornergate-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-19T15:03:34.424Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cornergate Foundation is a registered charity (number 1165264) 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 prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £39,879 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Cornergate Foundation? Registered charity number 1165264 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 270 Northridge Way Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £39,879 Website [www.cornergate.org](http://www.cornergate.org/) ## What does Cornergate Foundation do? Cornergate Foundation works with prisoners/ex-offenders helping them to rehabilitate and resettle after prison, refraining from crime. We work with people in addictions, mental health conditions and the lonely and isolated as these factors all overlap. Core work is in befriending/mentoring, addiction recovery, signposting to other agencies and advocacy. We work in Hertfordshire and surrounds. ## What causes is Cornergate Foundation registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cornergate Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cornergate 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=cornergate-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cornergate.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cornergate Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Cornergate Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1165264) 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 Cornergate Foundation's charity number? Cornergate Foundation's charity number is 1165264. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1165264? Search 1165264 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 Cornergate Foundation do? Cornergate Foundation works with prisoners/ex-offenders helping them to rehabilitate and resettle after prison, refraining from crime. We work with people in addictions, mental health conditions and the lonely and isolated as these factors all overlap. Core work is in befriending/mentoring, addiction recovery, signposting to other agencies and advocacy. We work in Hertfordshire and surrounds. Does Cornergate Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cornergate 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 Cornergate Foundation? Cornergate Foundation's website is http://www.cornergate.org — 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/1165264).