--- title: "Drug Watch Foundation — check charity number 1153523 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Drug Watch Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1153523. Education/training charity based in Prestwich. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/drug-watch-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-24T06:16:49.140Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Drug Watch Foundation is a registered charity (number 1153523) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £2,904 (year ending 2024-08-23). 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 Drug Watch Foundation? Registered charity number 1153523 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Prestwich Latest income (year ending 2024-08-23) £2,904 Website [www.drugwatchfoundation.co.uk](http://www.drugwatchfoundation.co.uk/) ## What does Drug Watch Foundation do? Drug Watch Foundation (DWF) provides drug and alcohol awareness information packs and workshops to children up to 19 years in schools and colleges, educating them about the dangers, laws, health and social implications of drug and alcohol abuse. We have also put a programme together for UK prison service offering education and resettlement programme ## What causes is Drug Watch Foundation registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Drug Watch Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Drug Watch 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=drug-watch-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.drugwatchfoundation.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Drug Watch Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Drug Watch Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1153523) 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 Drug Watch Foundation's charity number? Drug Watch Foundation's charity number is 1153523. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1153523? Search 1153523 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 Drug Watch Foundation do? Drug Watch Foundation (DWF) provides drug and alcohol awareness information packs and workshops to children up to 19 years in schools and colleges, educating them about the dangers, laws, health and social implications of drug and alcohol abuse. We have also put a programme together for UK prison service offering education and resettlement programme Does Drug Watch Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Drug Watch 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 Drug Watch Foundation? Drug Watch Foundation's website is http://www.drugwatchfoundation.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/1153523).