--- title: "First Academy Foundation — check charity number 1156552 | CharityCompare" description: "Is First Academy Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1156552. Education/training charity based in Birmingham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/first-academy-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:58:24.957Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer First Academy Foundation is a registered charity (number 1156552) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £46,950 (year ending 2024-10-30). 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 First Academy Foundation? Registered charity number 1156552 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Birmingham Latest income (year ending 2024-10-30) £46,950 ## What does First Academy Foundation do? The purpose of First Academy Foundation is to advance education and training for public benefit, predominantly for those who either struggle with English or where their first language is not English. ## What causes is First Academy Foundation registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for First Academy Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. First Academy 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=first-academy-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is First Academy Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. First Academy Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1156552) 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 First Academy Foundation's charity number? First Academy Foundation's charity number is 1156552. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1156552? Search 1156552 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 First Academy Foundation do? The purpose of First Academy Foundation is to advance education and training for public benefit, predominantly for those who either struggle with English or where their first language is not English. Does First Academy Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for First Academy 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 First Academy Foundation? First Academy 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/1156552).