Is Garfield Weston Foundation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Garfield Weston Foundation as a registered charity (number 230260) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Garfield Weston Foundation's charity number?

Garfield Weston Foundation's charity number is 230260. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 230260?

Search 230260 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.

Does Garfield Weston Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Garfield Weston 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 Garfield Weston Foundation?

Garfield Weston Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.garfieldweston.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Garfield Weston Foundation registered as a charity?

Garfield Weston Foundation was entered on the register on 6 May 1964.

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Garfield Weston Foundation

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Garfield Weston Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about Garfield Weston Foundation?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £165,443,000
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £130,839,000
Registered charity number: 230260
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): 10 Grosvenor Street
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.garfieldweston.org

Quick answer

Garfield Weston Foundation (number 230260) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Garfield Weston Foundation do?

The Garfield Weston Foundation is a family-founded, charitable grant-making foundation. Privately funded, it supports a wide range of charities across the UK. From small community groups to large national institutions, the Foundation aims to support organisations with effective solutions to helping those most in need. We accept applications all year round. See more at garfieldweston.org

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Garfield Weston Foundation

Answers Garfield Weston Foundation gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 5 April 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Where does Garfield Weston Foundation's money come from?

Garfield Weston Foundation reported £165m total income for the year ending 5 April 2025. The largest sources were investments £165m (100%).

Investments£165m · 100%

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Garfield Weston Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Garfield Weston Foundation's annual return for the year ending 5 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 6 May 1964
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Garfield Weston Foundation registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Garfield Weston Foundation yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Garfield Weston Foundation. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Garfield Weston Foundation?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Garfield Weston Foundation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Garfield Weston Foundation as a registered charity (number 230260) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Garfield Weston Foundation's charity number?: Garfield Weston Foundation's charity number is 230260. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 230260?: Search 230260 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 Garfield Weston Foundation do?: The Garfield Weston Foundation is a family-founded, charitable grant-making foundation. Privately funded, it supports a wide range of charities across the UK. From small community groups to large national institutions, the Foundation aims to support organisations with effective solutions to helping those most in need. We accept applications all year round. See more at garfieldweston.org
Does Garfield Weston Foundation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Garfield Weston 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 Garfield Weston Foundation?: Garfield Weston Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.garfieldweston.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Where does Garfield Weston Foundation's money come from?: Garfield Weston Foundation reported £165m total income for the year ending 5 April 2025. The largest sources were investments £165m (100%).
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Garfield Weston Foundation?: The register does not record Garfield Weston Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Garfield Weston Foundation's trustees paid?: Garfield Weston Foundation's annual return for the year ending 5 April 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Garfield Weston Foundation registered as a charity?: Garfield Weston Foundation was entered on the register on 6 May 1964.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.