--- title: "Darwen Community Foundation — check charity number 1171787 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Darwen Community Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1171787. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 45 Railway Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/darwen-community-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T02:59:49.146Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Darwen Community Foundation is a registered charity (number 1171787) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £100 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Darwen Community Foundation? Registered charity number 1171787 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 45 Railway Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £100 ## What does Darwen Community Foundation do? The charity aims to promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of the communities of Darwen and its neighbourhoods. ## What causes is Darwen Community Foundation registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Darwen Community Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Darwen Community 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=darwen-community-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Darwen Community Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Darwen Community Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1171787) 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 Darwen Community Foundation's charity number? Darwen Community Foundation's charity number is 1171787. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1171787? Search 1171787 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 Darwen Community Foundation do? The charity aims to promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of the communities of Darwen and its neighbourhoods. Does Darwen Community Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Darwen Community 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 Darwen Community Foundation? Darwen Community 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/1171787).