--- title: "Richard Thornton Foundation — check charity number 312316 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Richard Thornton Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 312316. Education/training charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/richard-thornton-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:55:04.070Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Richard Thornton Foundation is a registered charity (number 312316) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £19,679 (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 Richard Thornton Foundation? Registered charity number 312316 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £19,679 ## What does Richard Thornton Foundation do? Effectively administer the investments of the Foundation to benefit the children's education at The Priory Church of England Primary School, Queens Road, Wimbledon, SW19 8LX. This is achieved through maintaining the land and buildings in good repair, improving and insuring the school buildings, supporting teaching of the curriculum through the provision of apparatus, equipment and teaching aids. ## What causes is Richard Thornton Foundation registered for? Education/trainingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Richard Thornton Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Richard Thornton 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=richard-thornton-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Richard Thornton Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Richard Thornton Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 312316) 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 Richard Thornton Foundation's charity number? Richard Thornton Foundation's charity number is 312316. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 312316? Search 312316 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 Richard Thornton Foundation do? Effectively administer the investments of the Foundation to benefit the children's education at The Priory Church of England Primary School, Queens Road, Wimbledon, SW19 8LX. This is achieved through maintaining the land and buildings in good repair, improving and insuring the school buildings, supporting teaching of the curriculum through the provision of apparatus, equipment and teaching aids. Does Richard Thornton Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Richard Thornton 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 Richard Thornton Foundation? Richard Thornton 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/312316).