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title: "David Laing Foundation — check charity number 278462 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is David Laing Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 278462. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Lancaster House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/david-laing-foundation
retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:57:56.900Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

David Laing Foundation is a registered charity (number 278462) 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 £349,599 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 David Laing Foundation?

Registered charity number

278462

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

Lancaster House

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05)

£349,599

Website

[www.davidlaingfoundation.co.uk](https://www.davidlaingfoundation.co.uk/)

## What does David Laing Foundation do?

Making gifts to a wide range of charities with the emphasis on youth, disability and the arts

## What causes is David Laing Foundation registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for David Laing Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. David Laing 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is David Laing Foundation a legitimate charity?

Yes. David Laing Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 278462) 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 David Laing Foundation's charity number?

David Laing Foundation's charity number is 278462. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 278462?

Search 278462 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 David Laing Foundation do?

Making gifts to a wide range of charities with the emphasis on youth, disability and the arts

Does David Laing Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for David Laing 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 David Laing Foundation?

David Laing Foundation's website is https://www.davidlaingfoundation.co.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/278462).