--- title: "Northern Cleft Foundation — check charity number 1138295 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Northern Cleft Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1138295. Education/training charity based in London Colney. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/northern-cleft-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:37:17.700Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Northern Cleft Foundation is a registered charity (number 1138295) 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. Its latest reported income was £20,899 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Northern Cleft Foundation? Registered charity number 1138295 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location London Colney Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £20,899 Website [northerncleftfoundation.co.uk](http://northerncleftfoundation.co.uk/) ## What does Northern Cleft Foundation do? The mission of the Northern Cleft Foundation is to provide corrective cleft surgery and post operative care to economically and socially disadvantaged children in the areas where we work overseas. Our team of experts in this field also aim to disseminate their knowledge and skills to local medical personnel in order to leave a lasting legacy and change lives for future generations. ## What causes is Northern Cleft Foundation registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Northern Cleft Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Northern Cleft 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? 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=northern-cleft-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://northerncleftfoundation.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Northern Cleft Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Northern Cleft Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1138295) 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 Northern Cleft Foundation's charity number? Northern Cleft Foundation's charity number is 1138295. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1138295? Search 1138295 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 Northern Cleft Foundation do? The mission of the Northern Cleft Foundation is to provide corrective cleft surgery and post operative care to economically and socially disadvantaged children in the areas where we work overseas. Our team of experts in this field also aim to disseminate their knowledge and skills to local medical personnel in order to leave a lasting legacy and change lives for future generations. Does Northern Cleft Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Northern Cleft 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 Northern Cleft Foundation? Northern Cleft Foundation's website is http://northerncleftfoundation.co.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/1138295).