Is Lotus Project a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Lotus Project as a registered charity (number 1181885) 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 Lotus Project's charity number?

Lotus Project's charity number is 1181885. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1181885?

Search 1181885 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 Lotus Project have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lotus Project. 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 Lotus Project?

Lotus Project's website listed in our register data is http://lotus-project.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 Lotus Project registered as a charity?

Lotus Project was entered on the register on 5 February 2019.

Registered charity · No. 1181885

Lotus Project

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Lotus Project is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, environment/conservation/heritage, economic/community development/employment.

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What are the key facts about Lotus Project?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-01: £9,977
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-01: £9,977
Registered charity number: 1181885
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Freeland Park
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: lotus-project.org

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Lotus Project (number 1181885) 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 Lotus Project do?

The Lotus Project is a Charitable Incorporated Organization (CIO) operating in Vietnam created to alleviate poverty and set the foundation of economic development in rural areas. The aim is to implement renewable energy usage and education within ethnic minority groups, while alleviating poverty by creating jobs, in the more remote unattended regions.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Lotus Project

Answers Lotus Project gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

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

The register records Lotus Project 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

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 5 February 2019
Where it says it operates: Vietnam

Who it supports and how it works

Reported activities: Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; 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 Lotus Project registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyEnvironment/conservation/heritageEconomic/community Development/employment

Why is there no Clarity Score for Lotus Project yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Lotus Project. 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 Lotus Project?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lotus Project a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Lotus Project as a registered charity (number 1181885) 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 Lotus Project's charity number?: Lotus Project's charity number is 1181885. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1181885?: Search 1181885 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 Lotus Project do?: The Lotus Project is a Charitable Incorporated Organization (CIO) operating in Vietnam created to alleviate poverty and set the foundation of economic development in rural areas. The aim is to implement renewable energy usage and education within ethnic minority groups, while alleviating poverty by creating jobs, in the more remote unattended regions.
Does Lotus Project have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lotus Project. 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 Lotus Project?: Lotus Project's website listed in our register data is http://lotus-project.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Lotus Project?: The register records Lotus Project 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.
When was Lotus Project registered as a charity?: Lotus Project was entered on the register on 5 February 2019.

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.