Is Pourchista Foundation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Pourchista Foundation as a registered charity (number 1086542) 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 Pourchista Foundation's charity number?

Pourchista Foundation's charity number is 1086542. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1086542?

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How can I donate to Pourchista Foundation?

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When was Pourchista Foundation registered as a charity?

Pourchista Foundation was entered on the register on 11 May 2001.

Registered charity · No. 1086542

Pourchista Foundation

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Pourchista Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid/famine relief.

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What are the key facts about Pourchista Foundation?

Reported income · year ending 2020-03-20: £173
Reported spending · year ending 2020-03-20: £3,000
Registered charity number: 1086542
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Lidstone
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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Pourchista Foundation (number 1086542) 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 Pourchista Foundation do?

Our aim is to ensure the survival of Zoroastrianism by supporting new initiatives towards this end. We provide 2 safe centres: for young Zoroastrian women to learn skills from specialist teachers enabling them to earn an income while maintaining solidarity within our ever-dwindling community; a senior citizens day centre with amenities for exercise, medical checks, meals and traditional passtimes

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

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

Answers Pourchista 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 does not record Pourchista Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 11 May 2001
Where it says it operates: Iran

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space.

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 Pourchista Foundation registered for?

Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine Relief

Why is there no Clarity Score for Pourchista Foundation yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pourchista Foundation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Pourchista Foundation as a registered charity (number 1086542) 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 Pourchista Foundation's charity number?: Pourchista Foundation's charity number is 1086542. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1086542?: Search 1086542 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 Pourchista Foundation do?: Our aim is to ensure the survival of Zoroastrianism by supporting new initiatives towards this end. We provide 2 safe centres: for young Zoroastrian women to learn skills from specialist teachers enabling them to earn an income while maintaining solidarity within our ever-dwindling community; a senior citizens day centre with amenities for exercise, medical checks, meals and traditional passtimes
Does Pourchista Foundation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Pourchista 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 Pourchista Foundation?: Pourchista Foundation does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Pourchista Foundation?: The register does not record Pourchista Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Pourchista Foundation registered as a charity?: Pourchista Foundation was entered on the register on 11 May 2001.

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.