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title: "Raising Foundations — charity 1165818 | CharityCompare"
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Registered charity · No. 1165818CIO

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# Raising Foundations

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Raising Foundations is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, religious activities.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about Raising Foundations?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30

£15,976

Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30

£23,190

Registered charity number

1165818

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

CIO

Register contact address detail (not service area)

Beckenham

Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)

Yes

Website

[www.raisingfoundations.org](http://www.raisingfoundations.org/)

Quick answer

Raising Foundations (number 1165818) 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 Raising Foundations do?

Raising Foundations operates alongside a worldwide network of churches to deliver itscharitable objectives. The charity uses its network and Information Technology capability tobring financial assistance, expertise, advice and prayer support to as many areas of need thatcan be authentically identified and realistically supported. Pooling of resources allows greatereconomies of scale.

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

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Raising Foundations

Answers Raising Foundations gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 June 2025, 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 Raising Foundations 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator)

Raising Foundations's annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

### Registration details

Registered as a charity

1 March 2016

Where it says it operates

Bromley · United States

## Who it supports and how it works

**Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind.

**Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Other Charitable Activities.

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 Raising Foundations registered for?

General Charitable PurposesReligious Activities

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Raising Foundations yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Raising Foundations.
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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## What should you check before donating to Raising Foundations?

- Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
- Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
- Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Raising Foundations a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Raising Foundations as a registered charity (number 1165818) 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 Raising Foundations's charity number?

Raising Foundations's charity number is 1165818. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1165818?

Search 1165818 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 Raising Foundations do?

Raising Foundations operates alongside a worldwide network of churches to deliver itscharitable objectives. The charity uses its network and Information Technology capability tobring financial assistance, expertise, advice and prayer support to as many areas of need thatcan be authentically identified and realistically supported. Pooling of resources allows greatereconomies of scale.

Does Raising Foundations have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Raising Foundations. 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 Raising Foundations?

Raising Foundations's website listed in our register data is http://www.raisingfoundations.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 Raising Foundations?

The register records Raising Foundations 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 Raising Foundations's trustees paid?

Raising Foundations's annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

When was Raising Foundations registered as a charity?

Raising Foundations was entered on the register on 1 March 2016.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1165818&subId=0).