--- title: "The Potanin Foundation — check charity number 1112813 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Potanin Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1112813. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 30 Old Bailey. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-potanin-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-21T08:49:36.041Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Potanin Foundation is a registered charity (number 1112813) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £2,235,482 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Potanin Foundation? Registered charity number 1112813 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 30 Old Bailey Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £2,235,482 ## What does The Potanin Foundation do? The objectives of the charity are to develop education and culture in Russia by supporting talent, initiative and innovation among students and arts professionals. The charity carries out its objectives by awarding grants to support the programmes of the Vladimir Potanin Foundation (VPF): its sister charity in Russia ## What causes is The Potanin Foundation registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Potanin Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Potanin 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-potanin-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Potanin Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Potanin Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1112813) 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 Potanin Foundation's charity number? The Potanin Foundation's charity number is 1112813. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1112813? Search 1112813 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 Potanin Foundation do? The objectives of the charity are to develop education and culture in Russia by supporting talent, initiative and innovation among students and arts professionals. The charity carries out its objectives by awarding grants to support the programmes of the Vladimir Potanin Foundation (VPF): its sister charity in Russia Does The Potanin Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Potanin 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 Potanin Foundation? The Potanin 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/1112813).