Is The UK Foundation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The UK Foundation as a registered charity (number 1216392) 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 UK Foundation's charity number?

The UK Foundation's charity number is 1216392. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1216392?

Search 1216392 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 UK Foundation have reviews and complaints?

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

The UK Foundation's website listed in our register data is https://theukfoundation.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 UK Foundation previously called?

The register lists this previous name for The UK Foundation: The Defibrillator UK Foundation.

When was The UK Foundation registered as a charity?

The UK Foundation was entered on the register on 6 January 2026.

Registered charity · No. 1216392CIO

The UK Foundation

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The UK Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, environment/conservation/heritage, other charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about The UK Foundation?

Registered charity number: 1216392
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): Bartle House
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: theukfoundation.com

Quick answer

The UK Foundation (number 1216392) 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 UK Foundation do?

The UK Foundation preserves, restores and reuses community assets, including heritage telephone boxes, by finding sustainable new uses such as defibrillator points, information hubs or local projects. We work with councils, businesses and communities to enhance local places, encourage community cohesion and create lasting public benefit.

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

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

Answers The UK 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 does not record The UK Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 6 January 2026
Previous names on the register: The Defibrillator UK Foundation
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Other Charitable Activities.

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 UK Foundation registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEnvironment/conservation/heritageOther Charitable Purposes

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

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The UK 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 UK Foundation?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The UK Foundation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The UK Foundation as a registered charity (number 1216392) 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 UK Foundation's charity number?: The UK Foundation's charity number is 1216392. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1216392?: Search 1216392 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 UK Foundation do?: The UK Foundation preserves, restores and reuses community assets, including heritage telephone boxes, by finding sustainable new uses such as defibrillator points, information hubs or local projects. We work with councils, businesses and communities to enhance local places, encourage community cohesion and create lasting public benefit.
Does The UK Foundation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The UK 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 UK Foundation?: The UK Foundation's website listed in our register data is https://theukfoundation.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 UK Foundation?: The register does not record The UK Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was The UK Foundation previously called?: The register lists this previous name for The UK Foundation: The Defibrillator UK Foundation.
When was The UK Foundation registered as a charity?: The UK Foundation was entered on the register on 6 January 2026.

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.