Registered charity · No. 1118162Charitable company
JL
John Lewis Partnership Foundation
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
John Lewis Partnership Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.
John Lewis Partnership Foundation (number 1118162) 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 John Lewis Partnership Foundation do?
To advance general charitable purposes, acting alone or in association with others, by such charitable activities as the Trustees shall determine, to include (without limitation) charitable activities designed to benefit the communities in the UK and overseas in which those who produce products supplied to John Lewis & Partners (being the trading division of John Lewis plc) live and work.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for John Lewis Partnership Foundation
Answers John Lewis Partnership Foundation gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 29 January 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Where does John Lewis Partnership Foundation's money come from?
John Lewis Partnership Foundation reported £2.4m total income for the year ending 29 January 2025. The largest sources were donations and legacies £2.3m (97%), investments £78k (3%).
Donations and legacies£2.3m · 97%
Investments£78k · 3%
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records John Lewis Partnership Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
John Lewis Partnership Foundation's annual return for the year ending 29 January 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
The John Lewis Foundation; John Lewis Foundation; John Lewis & Partners Foundation; Building Happier Futures Foundation
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales · Cambodia · India · Vietnam · Scotland · China
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.
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 John Lewis Partnership Foundation registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
Why is there no Clarity Score for John Lewis Partnership Foundation yet?
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Is John Lewis Partnership Foundation a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists John Lewis Partnership Foundation as a registered charity (number 1118162) 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 John Lewis Partnership Foundation's charity number?
John Lewis Partnership Foundation's charity number is 1118162. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1118162?
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What does John Lewis Partnership Foundation do?
To advance general charitable purposes, acting alone or in association with others, by such charitable activities as the Trustees shall determine, to include (without limitation) charitable activities designed to benefit the communities in the UK and overseas in which those who produce products supplied to John Lewis & Partners (being the trading division of John Lewis plc) live and work.
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How can I donate to John Lewis Partnership Foundation?
John Lewis Partnership Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.johnlewispartnership.co.uk/foundation. 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 John Lewis Partnership Foundation's money come from?
John Lewis Partnership Foundation reported £2.4m total income for the year ending 29 January 2025. The largest sources were donations and legacies £2.3m (97%), investments £78k (3%).
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to John Lewis Partnership Foundation?
The register records John Lewis Partnership Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are John Lewis Partnership Foundation's trustees paid?
John Lewis Partnership Foundation's annual return for the year ending 29 January 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was John Lewis Partnership Foundation previously called?
The register lists these previous names for John Lewis Partnership Foundation: The John Lewis Foundation; John Lewis Foundation; John Lewis & Partners Foundation; Building Happier Futures Foundation.
When was John Lewis Partnership Foundation registered as a charity?
John Lewis Partnership Foundation was entered on the register on 28 February 2007. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 06058796).