--- title: "Isle of Wight Foundation — check charity number 1163489 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Isle of Wight Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1163489. Education/training charity based in 105 Piccadilly. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/isle-of-wight-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:52:16.136Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Isle of Wight Foundation is a registered charity (number 1163489) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; accommodation/housing; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £103,873 (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 Isle of Wight Foundation? Registered charity number 1163489 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 105 Piccadilly Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £103,873 Website [www.islandroads.com](http://www.islandroads.com/) ## What does Isle of Wight Foundation do? The Foundation awards grants to projects supporting two key themes; access to employment and building better communities. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organisations like charities, community interest companies, voluntary and community groups. ## What causes is Isle of Wight Foundation registered for? Education/trainingAccommodation/housingEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Isle of Wight Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Isle of Wight 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. 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=isle-of-wight-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.islandroads.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Isle of Wight Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Isle of Wight Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1163489) 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 Isle of Wight Foundation's charity number? Isle of Wight Foundation's charity number is 1163489. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1163489? Search 1163489 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 Isle of Wight Foundation do? The Foundation awards grants to projects supporting two key themes; access to employment and building better communities. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organisations like charities, community interest companies, voluntary and community groups. Does Isle of Wight Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight Foundation? Isle of Wight Foundation's website is http://www.islandroads.com — 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/1163489).