--- title: "Fountain of Life — check charity number 1162815 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Fountain of Life a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1162815. Education/training charity based in Chippenham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/fountain-of-life retrieved: 2026-08-23T23:15:18.072Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Fountain of Life is a registered charity (number 1162815) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £12,723 (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 Fountain of Life? Registered charity number 1162815 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Chippenham Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £12,723 Website [fountainoflife.org.uk](http://fountainoflife.org.uk/) ## What does Fountain of Life do? Fountain of Life exists to bring sustainable safe drinking water, improved hygiene, and sanitation to those who have access to only unimproved facilities through appropriate technologies and education. Focusing mainly but not exclusively on Sub-Saharan West Africa. ## What causes is Fountain of Life registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Fountain of Life yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Fountain of Life 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=fountain-of-life&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://fountainoflife.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Fountain of Life a legitimate charity? Yes. Fountain of Life is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1162815) 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 Fountain of Life's charity number? Fountain of Life's charity number is 1162815. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1162815? Search 1162815 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 Fountain of Life do? Fountain of Life exists to bring sustainable safe drinking water, improved hygiene, and sanitation to those who have access to only unimproved facilities through appropriate technologies and education. Focusing mainly but not exclusively on Sub-Saharan West Africa. Does Fountain of Life have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Fountain of Life. 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 Fountain of Life? Fountain of Life's website is http://fountainoflife.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/1162815).