--- title: "Pourchista Foundation — check charity number 1086542 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Pourchista Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1086542. Education/training charity based in Lidstone. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/pourchista-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:02:49.717Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Pourchista Foundation is a registered charity (number 1086542) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; overseas aid/famine relief. Its latest reported income was £173 (year ending 2020-03-20). 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 Pourchista Foundation? Registered charity number 1086542 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Lidstone Latest income (year ending 2020-03-20) £173 ## What does Pourchista Foundation do? Our aim is to ensure the survival of Zoroastrianism by supporting new initiatives towards this end. We provide 2 safe centres: for young Zoroastrian women to learn skills from specialist teachers enabling them to earn an income while maintaining solidarity within our ever-dwindling community; a senior citizens day centre with amenities for exercise, medical checks, meals and traditional passtimes ## What causes is Pourchista Foundation registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine Relief ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Pourchista Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Pourchista 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=pourchista-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Pourchista Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Pourchista Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1086542) 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 Pourchista Foundation's charity number? Pourchista Foundation's charity number is 1086542. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1086542? Search 1086542 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 Pourchista Foundation do? Our aim is to ensure the survival of Zoroastrianism by supporting new initiatives towards this end. We provide 2 safe centres: for young Zoroastrian women to learn skills from specialist teachers enabling them to earn an income while maintaining solidarity within our ever-dwindling community; a senior citizens day centre with amenities for exercise, medical checks, meals and traditional passtimes Does Pourchista Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Pourchista 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 Pourchista Foundation? Pourchista 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/1086542).