Is The Otford Foundation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Otford Foundation as a registered charity (number 1026880) 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 Otford Foundation's charity number?

The Otford Foundation's charity number is 1026880. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1026880?

Search 1026880 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.

Does The Otford Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Otford 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 Otford Foundation?

The Otford Foundation does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was The Otford Foundation previously called?

The register lists this previous name for The Otford Foundation: Hornchurch Hall Trust.

When was The Otford Foundation registered as a charity?

The Otford Foundation was entered on the register on 7 October 1993.

Registered charity · No. 1026880Trust

The Otford Foundation

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The Otford Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, religious activities.

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What are the key facts about The Otford Foundation?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £3,400
Registered charity number: 1026880
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): Over
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes

Quick answer

The Otford Foundation (number 1026880) 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 Otford Foundation do?

The Otford Foundation gives grants to such charitable institutions or for such charitable purposes as the trustees in their absolute discretion shall decide. As far as practicable one half of charitable grants are for religious causes ("church") and the remaining half for other charitable causes ("world").

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Otford Foundation

Answers The Otford 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 records The Otford 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

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 7 October 1993
Also known as: The Hornchurch Hall Trust
Previous names on the register: Hornchurch Hall Trust
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations.

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 Otford Foundation registered for?

General Charitable PurposesReligious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Otford Foundation yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Otford 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

What should you check before donating to The Otford Foundation?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Otford Foundation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Otford Foundation as a registered charity (number 1026880) 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 Otford Foundation's charity number?: The Otford Foundation's charity number is 1026880. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1026880?: Search 1026880 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 Otford Foundation do?: The Otford Foundation gives grants to such charitable institutions or for such charitable purposes as the trustees in their absolute discretion shall decide. As far as practicable one half of charitable grants are for religious causes ("church") and the remaining half for other charitable causes ("world").
Does The Otford Foundation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Otford 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 Otford Foundation?: The Otford Foundation does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Otford Foundation?: The register records The Otford 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.
What was The Otford Foundation previously called?: The register lists this previous name for The Otford Foundation: Hornchurch Hall Trust.
When was The Otford Foundation registered as a charity?: The Otford Foundation was entered on the register on 7 October 1993.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.