--- title: "Forster Foundation CIO — check charity number 1153779 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Forster Foundation CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1153779. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 6 New Street Square. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/forster-foundation-cio retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:49:56.558Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Forster Foundation CIO is a registered charity (number 1153779) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £4,104 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Forster Foundation CIO? Registered charity number 1153779 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 6 New Street Square Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £4,104 ## What does Forster Foundation CIO do? The Charity is established for general charitable purposes and will operate as a grant making charity, supporting charitable projects, organisations and individuals with grants of varying sizes and durations. ## What causes is Forster Foundation CIO registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Forster Foundation CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Forster Foundation CIO 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=forster-foundation-cio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Forster Foundation CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Forster Foundation CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1153779) 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 Forster Foundation CIO's charity number? Forster Foundation CIO's charity number is 1153779. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1153779? Search 1153779 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 Forster Foundation CIO do? The Charity is established for general charitable purposes and will operate as a grant making charity, supporting charitable projects, organisations and individuals with grants of varying sizes and durations. Does Forster Foundation CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Forster Foundation CIO. 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 Forster Foundation CIO? Forster Foundation CIO 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/1153779).