--- title: "Leeds Castle Foundation — check charity number 268354 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Leeds Castle Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 268354. Education/training charity based in Broomfield. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/leeds-castle-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:41:34.211Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Leeds Castle Foundation is a registered charity (number 268354) 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; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £12,693,000 (year ending 2025-03-29). 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 Leeds Castle Foundation? Registered charity number 268354 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Broomfield Latest income (year ending 2025-03-29) £12,693,000 Website [www.leeds-castle.com](http://www.leeds-castle.com/) ## What does Leeds Castle Foundation do? The aims and activities of Leeds Castle Foundation are to preserve the Castle, its collections and its grounds for the benefit and enjoyment of the public. Its secondary aim is to provide a location for discussion and debate of medical science, and a forum for the arts. The Castle and its grounds are made available to the general public for 364 days per annum. ## What causes is Leeds Castle Foundation registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Leeds Castle Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Leeds Castle 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=leeds-castle-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.leeds-castle.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Leeds Castle Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Leeds Castle Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 268354) 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 Leeds Castle Foundation's charity number? Leeds Castle Foundation's charity number is 268354. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 268354? Search 268354 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 Leeds Castle Foundation do? The aims and activities of Leeds Castle Foundation are to preserve the Castle, its collections and its grounds for the benefit and enjoyment of the public. Its secondary aim is to provide a location for discussion and debate of medical science, and a forum for the arts. The Castle and its grounds are made available to the general public for 364 days per annum. Does Leeds Castle Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Leeds Castle 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 Leeds Castle Foundation? Leeds Castle Foundation's website is http://www.leeds-castle.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/268354).