--- title: "Paper Foundation — check charity number 1172250 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Paper Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1172250. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Burneside. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/paper-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:52:53.748Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Paper Foundation is a registered charity (number 1172250) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £248,554 (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 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? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Paper Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Paper 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=paper-foundation&type=claim) ## 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](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/1172250).