--- title: "Ruwenzori Foundation — charity 1106162 | CharityCompare" description: "Ruwenzori Foundation (charity 1106162): income £16,839 (2026). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ruwenzori-foundation retrieved: 2026-10-07T21:17:12.892Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 1106162Charitable company RF # Ruwenzori Foundation Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Ruwenzori Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.ruwenzorisculpture.com/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1106162&subId=0) Work at Ruwenzori Foundation? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=ruwenzori-foundation&type=claim&name=Ruwenzori%20Foundation) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Ruwenzori Foundation? Reported income · year ending 2026-01-31 £16,839 Reported spending · year ending 2026-01-31 £1,130,866 Registered charity number 1106162 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Charitable company Register contact address detail (not service area) Bath Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [www.ruwenzorisculpture.com](http://www.ruwenzorisculpture.com/) Quick answer Ruwenzori Foundation (number 1106162) 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 Ruwenzori Foundation do? To advance the education of the public in the arts, particularly but not exclusively in the art of sculpture and casting, with preference (but without limitation) to students in Africa and the UK, by:1.the provision of facilities and training;2.educational exchanges and scholarships; 3.to provide healthcare and healthcare education4.by such other means as the trustees may decide Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ruwenzori Foundation Answers Ruwenzori Foundation gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 January 2026, 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 Ruwenzori 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator) Ruwenzori Foundation's annual return for the year ending 31 January 2026 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for providing services). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 4 October 2004 Company number [05028480](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/05028480) (Companies House) Previous names on the register Ruwenzori Sculpture Foundation; Ruwenzori Sculpture Foundation Limited Where it says it operates Gloucestershire · Uganda ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Other Defined Groups; 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 Ruwenzori Foundation registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ruwenzori Foundation yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Ruwenzori 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Ruwenzori Foundation? - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=ruwenzori-foundation&type=claim&name=Ruwenzori%20Foundation) [Visit charity website](http://www.ruwenzorisculpture.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ruwenzori Foundation a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Ruwenzori Foundation as a registered charity (number 1106162) 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 Ruwenzori Foundation's charity number? Ruwenzori Foundation's charity number is 1106162. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1106162? Search 1106162 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 Ruwenzori Foundation do? To advance the education of the public in the arts, particularly but not exclusively in the art of sculpture and casting, with preference (but without limitation) to students in Africa and the UK, by:1.the provision of facilities and training;2.educational exchanges and scholarships; 3.to provide healthcare and healthcare education4.by such other means as the trustees may decide Does Ruwenzori Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ruwenzori 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 Ruwenzori Foundation? Ruwenzori Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.ruwenzorisculpture.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 Ruwenzori Foundation? The register records Ruwenzori 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 Ruwenzori Foundation's trustees paid? Ruwenzori Foundation's annual return for the year ending 31 January 2026 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for providing services). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it. What was Ruwenzori Foundation previously called? The register lists these previous names for Ruwenzori Foundation: Ruwenzori Sculpture Foundation; Ruwenzori Sculpture Foundation Limited. When was Ruwenzori Foundation registered as a charity? Ruwenzori Foundation was entered on the register on 4 October 2004. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 05028480). 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=1106162&subId=0).