--- title: "Ken Dodd Charitable Foundation — check charity number 1179779 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ken Dodd Charitable Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1179779. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 3 Field Court. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ken-dodd-charitable-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T02:57:24.853Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ken Dodd Charitable Foundation is a registered charity (number 1179779) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £507,998 (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 Ken Dodd Charitable Foundation? Registered charity number 1179779 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location 3 Field Court Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £507,998 ## What does Ken Dodd Charitable Foundation do? to advance the education of the public in the performing arts ## What causes is Ken Dodd Charitable Foundation registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ken Dodd Charitable Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ken Dodd Charitable 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=ken-dodd-charitable-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ken Dodd Charitable Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Ken Dodd Charitable Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1179779) 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 Ken Dodd Charitable Foundation's charity number? Ken Dodd Charitable Foundation's charity number is 1179779. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1179779? Search 1179779 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 Ken Dodd Charitable Foundation do? to advance the education of the public in the performing arts Does Ken Dodd Charitable Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ken Dodd Charitable 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 Ken Dodd Charitable Foundation? Ken Dodd Charitable Foundation 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/1179779).