--- title: "Luthiers Sans Frontieres UK — check charity number 1168809 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Luthiers Sans Frontieres UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1168809. Education/training charity based in Berkhamsted. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/luthiers-sans-frontieres-uk retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:17:43.888Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Luthiers Sans Frontieres UK is a registered charity (number 1168809) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £250 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Luthiers Sans Frontieres UK? Registered charity number 1168809 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Berkhamsted Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £250 Website [www.lsf-uk.org](http://www.lsf-uk.org/) ## What does Luthiers Sans Frontieres UK do? We provide education and training in the craft of repairing bowed stringed instruments (violin, viola, cello and bass) in parts of the world where access to such training is inadequate or non-existent. ## What causes is Luthiers Sans Frontieres UK registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Luthiers Sans Frontieres UK yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Luthiers Sans Frontieres UK 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=luthiers-sans-frontieres-uk&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.lsf-uk.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Luthiers Sans Frontieres UK a legitimate charity? Yes. Luthiers Sans Frontieres UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1168809) 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 Luthiers Sans Frontieres UK's charity number? Luthiers Sans Frontieres UK's charity number is 1168809. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1168809? Search 1168809 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 Luthiers Sans Frontieres UK do? We provide education and training in the craft of repairing bowed stringed instruments (violin, viola, cello and bass) in parts of the world where access to such training is inadequate or non-existent. Does Luthiers Sans Frontieres UK have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Luthiers Sans Frontieres UK. 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 Luthiers Sans Frontieres UK? Luthiers Sans Frontieres UK's website is http://www.lsf-uk.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/1168809).