Is Maheshwari Foundation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Maheshwari Foundation as a registered charity (number 1145228) 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 Maheshwari Foundation's charity number?

Maheshwari Foundation's charity number is 1145228. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1145228?

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Does Maheshwari Foundation have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Maheshwari Foundation?

Maheshwari Foundation's website listed in our register data is https://www.maheshwarifoundation.com/. 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.

What was Maheshwari Foundation previously called?

The register lists these previous names for Maheshwari Foundation: Aim to Zero Foundation; The Maheshwari A2z Foundation.

When was Maheshwari Foundation registered as a charity?

Maheshwari Foundation was entered on the register on 23 December 2011.

Registered charity · No. 1145228Trust

Maheshwari Foundation

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Maheshwari 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 Maheshwari Foundation?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £623
Registered charity number: 1145228
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): 1 St. George Wharf
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.maheshwarifoundation.com

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Maheshwari Foundation (number 1145228) 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 Maheshwari Foundation do?

The main purpose of the charity is to apply income from the charity for, but not limited to, the prevention of poverty and advancement of education. The main initiative during the period was the on-going funding for a day care centre in Delhi for disabled children where they are provided with some basic education and a healthy meal.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Maheshwari Foundation

Answers Maheshwari Foundation 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 Maheshwari 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

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 23 December 2011
Previous names on the register: Aim to Zero Foundation; The Maheshwari A2z Foundation
Where it says it operates: India · United Arab Emirates · Jordan · Throughout England

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: 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 Maheshwari Foundation registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Maheshwari Foundation yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Maheshwari 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 Maheshwari Foundation?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Maheshwari Foundation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Maheshwari Foundation as a registered charity (number 1145228) 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 Maheshwari Foundation's charity number?: Maheshwari Foundation's charity number is 1145228. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1145228?: Search 1145228 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 Maheshwari Foundation do?: The main purpose of the charity is to apply income from the charity for, but not limited to, the prevention of poverty and advancement of education. The main initiative during the period was the on-going funding for a day care centre in Delhi for disabled children where they are provided with some basic education and a healthy meal.
Does Maheshwari Foundation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Maheshwari 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 Maheshwari Foundation?: Maheshwari Foundation's website listed in our register data is https://www.maheshwarifoundation.com/. 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 Maheshwari Foundation?: The register records Maheshwari 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.
What was Maheshwari Foundation previously called?: The register lists these previous names for Maheshwari Foundation: Aim to Zero Foundation; The Maheshwari A2z Foundation.
When was Maheshwari Foundation registered as a charity?: Maheshwari Foundation was entered on the register on 23 December 2011.

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.