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title: "Fourth Reserve Foundation — check charity number 1186942 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Fourth Reserve Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1186942. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/fourth-reserve-foundation
retrieved: 2026-08-24T00:09:58.279Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Fourth Reserve Foundation is a registered charity (number 1186942) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; environment/conservation/heritage; recreation. Its latest reported income was £39,480 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Fourth Reserve Foundation?

Registered charity number

1186942

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

London

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£39,480

Website

[fourthreserve.org](https://fourthreserve.org/)

## What does Fourth Reserve Foundation do?

Manage the Buckthorne Cutting Nature Reserve in Lewisham and provide community engagement opportunities as well as creating/maintaining wildlife habitats and monitoring. We also campaign for the protection and preservation of the wildlife corridor.

## What causes is Fourth Reserve Foundation registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesEnvironment/conservation/heritageRecreation

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Fourth Reserve Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Fourth Reserve 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Fourth Reserve Foundation a legitimate charity?

Yes. Fourth Reserve Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1186942) 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 Fourth Reserve Foundation's charity number?

Fourth Reserve Foundation's charity number is 1186942. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1186942?

Search 1186942 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 Fourth Reserve Foundation do?

Manage the Buckthorne Cutting Nature Reserve in Lewisham and provide community engagement opportunities as well as creating/maintaining wildlife habitats and monitoring. We also campaign for the protection and preservation of the wildlife corridor.

Does Fourth Reserve Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Fourth Reserve 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 Fourth Reserve Foundation?

Fourth Reserve Foundation's website is https://fourthreserve.org/ — 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/1186942).