Paper Foundation
Paper Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Burneside.
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What are the key facts about Paper Foundation?
- Registered charity number
- 1172250
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Charitable company
- Location
- Burneside
- Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
- £248,554
What does Paper Foundation do?
Located close to the historic James Cropper paper-mill in Burneside, a village in the English Lake District.Preserve and perpetuate knowledge and skills related to paper and associated artsProvide a living institution for paper devotees and practitionersCurate festivals and events making paper and associated arts exciting and accessible to broadest possible audience
What causes is Paper Foundation registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Paper Foundation yet?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Paper Foundation a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Paper Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172250) 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 Paper Foundation's charity number?
- Paper Foundation's charity number is 1172250. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1172250?
- Search 1172250 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 Paper Foundation do?
- Located close to the historic James Cropper paper-mill in Burneside, a village in the English Lake District.Preserve and perpetuate knowledge and skills related to paper and associated artsProvide a living institution for paper devotees and practitionersCurate festivals and events making paper and associated arts exciting and accessible to broadest possible audience
- Does Paper Foundation have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Paper 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 Paper Foundation?
- Paper Foundation does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.