--- title: "The Exeter University Foundation — charity 287738 | CharityCompare" description: "The Exeter University Foundation (charity 287738): income £352k (2025). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-exeter-university-foundation retrieved: 2026-10-08T14:21:37.527Z 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. 287738Trust EU # The Exeter University Foundation Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data The Exeter University Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.ex.ac.uk/foundation/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=287738&subId=0) Work at The Exeter University Foundation? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-exeter-university-foundation&type=claim&name=The%20Exeter%20University%20Foundation) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Exeter University Foundation? Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31 £352,416 Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31 £76,088 Registered charity number 287738 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Trust Register contact address detail (not service area) Northcote House Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [www.ex.ac.uk/foundation](http://www.ex.ac.uk/foundation/) Quick answer The Exeter University Foundation (number 287738) 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 The Exeter University Foundation do? To assist in the provision for research and instruction in the humanities and sciences; the maintaining the quality of teaching and research; and to promote the education of scholars and the public by the assistance and support of the museum(s) within the University of Exeter. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Exeter University Foundation Answers The Exeter University Foundation gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 July 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 The Exeter University 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) The Exeter University Foundation's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 26 August 1983 Where it says it operates Cornwall · Devon ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Other Defined Groups. **Reported activities:** 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 The Exeter University Foundation registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Exeter University Foundation yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Exeter University 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 The Exeter University 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=the-exeter-university-foundation&type=claim&name=The%20Exeter%20University%20Foundation) [Visit charity website](http://www.ex.ac.uk/foundation/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Exeter University Foundation a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The Exeter University Foundation as a registered charity (number 287738) 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 The Exeter University Foundation's charity number? The Exeter University Foundation's charity number is 287738. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 287738? Search 287738 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 The Exeter University Foundation do? To assist in the provision for research and instruction in the humanities and sciences; the maintaining the quality of teaching and research; and to promote the education of scholars and the public by the assistance and support of the museum(s) within the University of Exeter. Does The Exeter University Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Exeter University 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 The Exeter University Foundation? The Exeter University Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.ex.ac.uk/foundation/. 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 The Exeter University Foundation? The register records The Exeter University 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 The Exeter University Foundation's trustees paid? The Exeter University Foundation's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. When was The Exeter University Foundation registered as a charity? The Exeter University Foundation was entered on the register on 26 August 1983. 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=287738&subId=0).