--- title: "Lensational — check charity number 1165958 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lensational a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1165958. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Kemp House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lensational retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:40:00.009Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lensational is a registered charity (number 1165958) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Its latest reported income was £35,088 (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 Lensational? Registered charity number 1165958 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Kemp House Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £35,088 Website [lensational.org](http://lensational.org/) ## What does Lensational do? To advance the education of women from socially and/or economically disadvantaged communities the UK and such other parts of the world as the trustees shall determine by the provision of photography courses. ## What causes is Lensational registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lensational yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lensational 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=lensational&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://lensational.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lensational a legitimate charity? Yes. Lensational is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1165958) 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 Lensational's charity number? Lensational's charity number is 1165958. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1165958? Search 1165958 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 Lensational do? To advance the education of women from socially and/or economically disadvantaged communities the UK and such other parts of the world as the trustees shall determine by the provision of photography courses. Does Lensational have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lensational. 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 Lensational? Lensational's website is http://lensational.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/1165958).