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title: "Forbes Foundation — check charity number 1181535 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Forbes Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1181535. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Gordon House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/forbes-foundation
retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:40:42.364Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Forbes Foundation is a registered charity (number 1181535) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £15,769 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Forbes Foundation?

Registered charity number

1181535

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Gordon House

Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)

£15,769

Website

[forbesfoundation.org.uk](http://forbesfoundation.org.uk/)

## What does Forbes Foundation do?

The Forbes Foundation provides financial support to children, and their families, who are in need, by reason of ill health, disability, and/or financial hardship within England and Wales, by providing facilities, equipment and monetary grants.

## What causes is Forbes Foundation registered for?

General Charitable PurposesDisabilityOther Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Forbes Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Forbes 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.
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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=forbes-foundation&type=claim)
[Visit charity website](http://forbesfoundation.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Forbes Foundation a legitimate charity?

Yes. Forbes Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1181535) 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 Forbes Foundation's charity number?

Forbes Foundation's charity number is 1181535. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1181535?

Search 1181535 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 Forbes Foundation do?

The Forbes Foundation provides financial support to children, and their families, who are in need, by reason of ill health, disability, and/or financial hardship within England and Wales, by providing facilities, equipment and monetary grants.

Does Forbes Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Forbes 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 Forbes Foundation?

Forbes Foundation's website is http://forbesfoundation.org.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/1181535).