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title: "Foundation for Active Community Engagement — check charity number 1156904 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Foundation for Active Community Engagement a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1156904. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Filton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/foundation-for-active-community-engagement
retrieved: 2026-08-23T23:13:06.332Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Foundation for Active Community Engagement is a registered charity (number 1156904) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; disability. Its latest reported income was £727,894 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Foundation for Active Community Engagement?

Registered charity number

1156904

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Filton

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£727,894

Website

[www.facecharity.org.uk](http://www.facecharity.org.uk/)

## What does Foundation for Active Community Engagement do?

Provision of a venue and service for youth work and award schemes, targeting based on age or mental or physical ability. Provision of a venue and service for community events, courses, social and/or employment skills. Work with other voluntary or educational organisations through the use of employees and volunteers of the organisation operating sessions and mentoring, for example at local schools.

## What causes is Foundation for Active Community Engagement registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Foundation for Active Community Engagement yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Foundation for Active Community Engagement 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Foundation for Active Community Engagement a legitimate charity?

Yes. Foundation for Active Community Engagement is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1156904) 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 Foundation for Active Community Engagement's charity number?

Foundation for Active Community Engagement's charity number is 1156904. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1156904?

Search 1156904 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 Foundation for Active Community Engagement do?

Provision of a venue and service for youth work and award schemes, targeting based on age or mental or physical ability. Provision of a venue and service for community events, courses, social and/or employment skills. Work with other voluntary or educational organisations through the use of employees and volunteers of the organisation operating sessions and mentoring, for example at local schools.

Does Foundation for Active Community Engagement have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Foundation for Active Community Engagement. 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 Foundation for Active Community Engagement?

Foundation for Active Community Engagement's website is http://www.facecharity.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/1156904).