Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
The Peter Harrington Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.
The Peter Harrington Foundation (number 1192097) 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 Peter Harrington Foundation do?
The Peter Harrington Foundation makes grants and donations focused on advancing the education of new entrants into the rare book trade, charitable causes close to the rare book trade and giving grants to charities that provide emergency or essential relief and support to vulnerable individuals and families. We operate in the UK, primarily in London, but also support national and international aid.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Peter Harrington Foundation
Answers The Peter Harrington Foundation gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, 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 Peter Harrington Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
The Peter Harrington Foundation's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Other Finance; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.
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 Peter Harrington Foundation registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Peter Harrington Foundation yet?
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Is The Peter Harrington Foundation a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Peter Harrington Foundation as a registered charity (number 1192097) 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 Peter Harrington Foundation's charity number?
The Peter Harrington Foundation's charity number is 1192097. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1192097?
Search 1192097 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 Peter Harrington Foundation do?
The Peter Harrington Foundation makes grants and donations focused on advancing the education of new entrants into the rare book trade, charitable causes close to the rare book trade and giving grants to charities that provide emergency or essential relief and support to vulnerable individuals and families. We operate in the UK, primarily in London, but also support national and international aid.
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Peter Harrington 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 Peter Harrington Foundation?
The Peter Harrington Foundation's website listed in our register data is https://www.peterharringtonfoundation.org/. 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 Peter Harrington Foundation?
The register does not record The Peter Harrington Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are The Peter Harrington Foundation's trustees paid?
The Peter Harrington Foundation's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Peter Harrington Foundation registered as a charity?
The Peter Harrington Foundation was entered on the register on 30 October 2020.