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title: "Lightyear Foundation LTD — check charity number 1150231 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Lightyear Foundation LTD a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1150231. Education/training charity based in Bournemouth. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lightyear-foundation-ltd
retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:47:59.982Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Lightyear Foundation LTD is a registered charity (number 1150231) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £239,302 (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 Lightyear Foundation LTD?

Registered charity number

1150231

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Bournemouth

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£239,302

Website

[www.lightyearfoundation.org](http://www.lightyearfoundation.org/)

## What does Lightyear Foundation LTD do?

To advance education in science amongst schoolchildren and adults in the UK, including by:- breaking down barriers to help disabled children and young adults participate in STEM- organising events which promote an interest in science- investigating and using new technology to communicate scientific knowledge and understanding

## What causes is Lightyear Foundation LTD registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lightyear Foundation LTD yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lightyear Foundation LTD 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Lightyear Foundation LTD a legitimate charity?

Yes. Lightyear Foundation LTD is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1150231) 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 Lightyear Foundation LTD's charity number?

Lightyear Foundation LTD's charity number is 1150231. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1150231?

Search 1150231 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 Lightyear Foundation LTD do?

To advance education in science amongst schoolchildren and adults in the UK, including by:- breaking down barriers to help disabled children and young adults participate in STEM- organising events which promote an interest in science- investigating and using new technology to communicate scientific knowledge and understanding

Does Lightyear Foundation LTD have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lightyear Foundation LTD. 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 Lightyear Foundation LTD?

Lightyear Foundation LTD's website is http://www.lightyearfoundation.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/1150231).