--- title: "Darlington Football Club Foundation — check charity number 1185957 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Darlington Football Club Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1185957. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Blackwell Meadows. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/darlington-football-club-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:06:15.119Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Darlington Football Club Foundation is a registered charity (number 1185957) 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; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £80,902 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Darlington Football Club Foundation? Registered charity number 1185957 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Blackwell Meadows Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £80,902 Website [www.darlingtonfcfoundation.org.uk](https://www.darlingtonfcfoundation.org.uk/) ## What does Darlington Football Club Foundation do? - Football and other sporting activities in the community- Promote physical health and mental wellbeing- Support growth of sports clubs- Support other community activities in our area ## What causes is Darlington Football Club Foundation registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Darlington Football Club Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Darlington Football Club 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=darlington-football-club-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.darlingtonfcfoundation.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Darlington Football Club Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Darlington Football Club Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1185957) 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 Darlington Football Club Foundation's charity number? Darlington Football Club Foundation's charity number is 1185957. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1185957? Search 1185957 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 Darlington Football Club Foundation do? - Football and other sporting activities in the community- Promote physical health and mental wellbeing- Support growth of sports clubs- Support other community activities in our area Does Darlington Football Club Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Darlington Football Club 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 Darlington Football Club Foundation? Darlington Football Club Foundation's website is https://www.darlingtonfcfoundation.org.uk/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1185957).