Is The RWS Foundation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The RWS Foundation as a registered charity (number 1127138) 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 RWS Foundation's charity number?

The RWS Foundation's charity number is 1127138. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1127138?

Search 1127138 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 RWS Foundation have reviews and complaints?

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

The RWS Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.rws.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.

What was The RWS Foundation previously called?

The register lists this previous name for The RWS Foundation: The Sdl Foundation.

When was The RWS Foundation registered as a charity?

The RWS Foundation was entered on the register on 10 December 2008.

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The RWS Foundation

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The RWS Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about The RWS Foundation?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £39,377
Registered charity number: 1127138
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): Vanwall Business Park
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.rws.com

Quick answer

The RWS Foundation (number 1127138) 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 RWS Foundation do?

The Foundation seeks to involve the employees of RWS plc, in the various countries that RWS operates in, in charitable organisations and causes. The charities and causes that are supported need to be involved in structural and sustainable projects enabling the less well off in society to improve their lives through education, improved living conditions and income generating projects.

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

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

Answers The RWS 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 RWS 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: 10 December 2008
Previous names on the register: The Sdl Foundation
Where it says it operates: Windsor and Maidenhead · City of London · Hounslow · Sheffield City · Buckinghamshire · Swindon

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

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 RWS Foundation registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

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

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The RWS 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 RWS 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 RWS Foundation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The RWS Foundation as a registered charity (number 1127138) 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 RWS Foundation's charity number?: The RWS Foundation's charity number is 1127138. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1127138?: Search 1127138 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 RWS Foundation do?: The Foundation seeks to involve the employees of RWS plc, in the various countries that RWS operates in, in charitable organisations and causes. The charities and causes that are supported need to be involved in structural and sustainable projects enabling the less well off in society to improve their lives through education, improved living conditions and income generating projects.
Does The RWS Foundation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The RWS 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 RWS Foundation?: The RWS Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.rws.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 RWS Foundation?: The register records The RWS 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 RWS Foundation previously called?: The register lists this previous name for The RWS Foundation: The Sdl Foundation.
When was The RWS Foundation registered as a charity?: The RWS Foundation was entered on the register on 10 December 2008.

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.