--- title: "Paul Ridd Foundation — check charity number 1171739 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Paul Ridd Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1171739. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Baglan Energy Park. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/paul-ridd-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:55:59.470Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Paul Ridd Foundation is a registered charity (number 1171739) 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; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £21,524 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Paul Ridd Foundation? Registered charity number 1171739 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Baglan Energy Park Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £21,524 Website [www.paulriddfoundation.org](http://www.paulriddfoundation.org/) ## What does Paul Ridd Foundation do? The Paul Ridd Foundation has been created to support people with a learning disability to access equal health care. We want to improve the healthcare received by people with a learning disability by raising general awareness of the issues they face. We share Paul's story and train Learning Disability Champions across all Welsh Universities and Health Boards. ## What causes is Paul Ridd Foundation registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Paul Ridd Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Paul Ridd 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=paul-ridd-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.paulriddfoundation.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Paul Ridd Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Paul Ridd Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1171739) 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 Paul Ridd Foundation's charity number? Paul Ridd Foundation's charity number is 1171739. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1171739? Search 1171739 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 Paul Ridd Foundation do? The Paul Ridd Foundation has been created to support people with a learning disability to access equal health care. We want to improve the healthcare received by people with a learning disability by raising general awareness of the issues they face. We share Paul's story and train Learning Disability Champions across all Welsh Universities and Health Boards. Does Paul Ridd Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Paul Ridd 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 Paul Ridd Foundation? Paul Ridd Foundation's website is http://www.paulriddfoundation.org — 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/1171739).