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title: "Next Step Foundation — check charity number 1191176 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Next Step Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1191176. Education/training charity based in The Engine Room. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/next-step-foundation
retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:48:12.516Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Next Step Foundation is a registered charity (number 1191176) 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 £16,000 (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 Next Step Foundation?

Registered charity number

1191176

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

The Engine Room

Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)

£16,000

Website

[nextstep.foundation](https://nextstep.foundation/)

## What does Next Step Foundation do?

Our aim is to advance education for the public benefit by delivering courses to students living in the UK who come from underprivileged backgrounds in order to help them make successful applications to undergraduate programmes at UK universities.

## What causes is Next Step Foundation registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Next Step Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Next Step 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Next Step Foundation a legitimate charity?

Yes. Next Step Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1191176) 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 Next Step Foundation's charity number?

Next Step Foundation's charity number is 1191176. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1191176?

Search 1191176 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 Next Step Foundation do?

Our aim is to advance education for the public benefit by delivering courses to students living in the UK who come from underprivileged backgrounds in order to help them make successful applications to undergraduate programmes at UK universities.

Does Next Step Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Next Step 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 Next Step Foundation?

Next Step Foundation's website is https://nextstep.foundation/ — 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/1191176).