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title: "The Magnum Photos Foundation — charity 1121064 | CharityCompare"
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Registered charity · No. 1121064Charitable company

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# The Magnum Photos Foundation

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Magnum Photos Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.

Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated

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At a glance · official register

## What are the key facts about The Magnum Photos Foundation?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-30

£7,890

Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-30

£5,151

Registered charity number

1121064

Status in source extract

Registered

Charity type

Charitable company

Register contact address detail (not service area)

63 Gee Street

Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)

Not recorded

Website

[www.magnumphotos.com](http://www.magnumphotos.com/)

Quick answer

The Magnum Photos Foundation (number 1121064) 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 Magnum Photos Foundation do?

Advance the education of the wider public in the subject of documentary photography and photo journalism.

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

From the annual return

## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Magnum Photos Foundation

Answers The Magnum Photos 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 The Magnum Photos 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

4 October 2007

Company number

[06184374](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/06184374) (Companies House)

Previous names on the register

The Magnum Foundation

Where it says it operates

Throughout England and Wales

## Who it supports and how it works

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

**Reported activities:** Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

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 Magnum Photos Foundation registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Magnum Photos Foundation yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Magnum Photos 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.
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## What should you check before donating to The Magnum Photos 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.

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Magnum Photos Foundation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Magnum Photos Foundation as a registered charity (number 1121064) 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 Magnum Photos Foundation's charity number?

The Magnum Photos Foundation's charity number is 1121064. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1121064?

Search 1121064 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 Magnum Photos Foundation do?

Advance the education of the wider public in the subject of documentary photography and photo journalism.

Does The Magnum Photos Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Magnum Photos 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 Magnum Photos Foundation?

The Magnum Photos Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.magnumphotos.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 The Magnum Photos Foundation?

The register does not record The Magnum Photos Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

What was The Magnum Photos Foundation previously called?

The register lists this previous name for The Magnum Photos Foundation: The Magnum Foundation.

When was The Magnum Photos Foundation registered as a charity?

The Magnum Photos Foundation was entered on the register on 4 October 2007. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 06184374).

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=1121064&subId=0).