--- title: "The Michael Cowan Foundation — check charity number 1137182 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Michael Cowan Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1137182. General Charitable Purposes charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-michael-cowan-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-20T16:54:10.403Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Michael Cowan Foundation is a registered charity (number 1137182) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training. Its latest reported income was £2,024,770 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about The Michael Cowan Foundation? Registered charity number 1137182 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location London Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £2,024,770 ## What does The Michael Cowan Foundation do? To date, the charity's trustees have been researching suitable causes and projects. However, since the necessary funding is not yet available, the charity has not entered into any transactions during the year. ## What causes is The Michael Cowan Foundation registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Michael Cowan Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Michael Cowan Foundation is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-michael-cowan-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Michael Cowan Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Michael Cowan Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1137182) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is The Michael Cowan Foundation's charity number? The Michael Cowan Foundation's charity number is 1137182. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1137182? Search 1137182 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 Michael Cowan Foundation do? To date, the charity's trustees have been researching suitable causes and projects. However, since the necessary funding is not yet available, the charity has not entered into any transactions during the year. Does The Michael Cowan Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Michael Cowan 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 Michael Cowan Foundation? The Michael Cowan Foundation does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, 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/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1137182).