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title: "Fab Foundation UK — check charity number 1165181 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Fab Foundation UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1165181. Education/training charity based in Anchorage Point. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/fab-foundation-uk
retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:12:44.054Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Fab Foundation UK is a registered charity (number 1165181) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; arts/culture/heritage/science. 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 Fab Foundation UK?

Registered charity number

1165181

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Anchorage Point

Website

[www.fabfoundationuk.org](http://www.fabfoundationuk.org/)

## What does Fab Foundation UK do?

Fab Foundation UK exists to inform, advise, support and help raise donations for supplementary/replacementequipment for new and existing FabLabs in the UK. The Foundation provides training opportunities and supportto groups, individuals and organisations wishing to set up their own FabLab. Although centered in the UK, the Foundation works internationally with a particular emphasis on British C

## What causes is Fab Foundation UK registered for?

Education/trainingDisabilityArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Fab Foundation UK yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Fab Foundation UK 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Fab Foundation UK a legitimate charity?

Yes. Fab Foundation UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1165181) 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 Fab Foundation UK's charity number?

Fab Foundation UK's charity number is 1165181. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1165181?

Search 1165181 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 Fab Foundation UK do?

Fab Foundation UK exists to inform, advise, support and help raise donations for supplementary/replacementequipment for new and existing FabLabs in the UK. The Foundation provides training opportunities and supportto groups, individuals and organisations wishing to set up their own FabLab. Although centered in the UK, the Foundation works internationally with a particular emphasis on British C

Does Fab Foundation UK have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Fab Foundation UK. 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 Fab Foundation UK?

Fab Foundation UK's website is http://www.fabfoundationuk.org — 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/1165181).