--- title: "New Foundations — check charity number 1161188 | CharityCompare" description: "Is New Foundations a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1161188. Education/training charity based in Trumpington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/new-foundations retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:22:24.253Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer New Foundations is a registered charity (number 1161188) 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; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £85,105 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 New Foundations? Registered charity number 1161188 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Trumpington Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £85,105 Website [www.newfoundations.org.uk](http://www.newfoundations.org.uk/) ## What does New Foundations do? New Foundations is a pioneering christian mission using innovative training to deliver grass roots evidenced-based medicine to marginalised communities in the volatile Niger Delta. The charity was changed from Trust ( est. 2003 Reg: 1100698) to a CIO in 2015, hence the single set of current accounts pertaining to the new charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) . ## What causes is New Foundations registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for New Foundations yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. New Foundations 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=new-foundations&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.newfoundations.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is New Foundations a legitimate charity? Yes. New Foundations is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1161188) 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 New Foundations's charity number? New Foundations's charity number is 1161188. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1161188? Search 1161188 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 New Foundations do? New Foundations is a pioneering christian mission using innovative training to deliver grass roots evidenced-based medicine to marginalised communities in the volatile Niger Delta. The charity was changed from Trust ( est. 2003 Reg: 1100698) to a CIO in 2015, hence the single set of current accounts pertaining to the new charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) . Does New Foundations have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for New Foundations. 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 New Foundations? New Foundations's website is http://www.newfoundations.org.uk — 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/1161188).