--- title: "Cottman Foundation — check charity number 1185449 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cottman Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1185449. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 10 Snow Hill. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cottman-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-19T15:43:48.896Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cottman Foundation is a registered charity (number 1185449) 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; disability. 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 Cottman Foundation? Registered charity number 1185449 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 10 Snow Hill Website [www.cottmanfoundation.org](http://www.cottmanfoundation.org/) ## What does Cottman Foundation do? A charity with purposes of giving grants to organisations and people working in the areas of domestic violence, knife crime, youth sports programmes, provision of clean water , human traffiking and for homes for abandoned children in Trinidad. ## What causes is Cottman Foundation registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cottman Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cottman 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=cottman-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cottmanfoundation.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cottman Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Cottman Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1185449) 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 Cottman Foundation's charity number? Cottman Foundation's charity number is 1185449. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1185449? Search 1185449 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 Cottman Foundation do? A charity with purposes of giving grants to organisations and people working in the areas of domestic violence, knife crime, youth sports programmes, provision of clean water , human traffiking and for homes for abandoned children in Trinidad. Does Cottman Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cottman 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 Cottman Foundation? Cottman Foundation's website is http://www.cottmanfoundation.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/1185449).