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title: "The Albion Foundation — check charity number 1081948 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Albion Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1081948. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Ray Hall Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-albion-foundation
retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:52:11.747Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Albion Foundation is a registered charity (number 1081948) 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; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £2,964,738 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 The Albion Foundation?

Registered charity number

1081948

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Ray Hall Lane

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£2,964,738

Website

[www.wba.co.uk/foundation](http://www.wba.co.uk/foundation)

## What does The Albion Foundation do?

To further assist in the education (inc. social and physical training) of children attending schools within West Bromwich and the surrounding area through the use of the game of football (inc. its history and rules) and other sports activities as educational tools and in furtherance to provide West Bromwich and the surrounding areas with facilities at WBA FC for meetings, lectures and classes.

## What causes is The Albion Foundation registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingAmateur Sport

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Albion Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Albion 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Albion Foundation a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Albion Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1081948) 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 The Albion Foundation's charity number?

The Albion Foundation's charity number is 1081948. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1081948?

Search 1081948 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 The Albion Foundation do?

To further assist in the education (inc. social and physical training) of children attending schools within West Bromwich and the surrounding area through the use of the game of football (inc. its history and rules) and other sports activities as educational tools and in furtherance to provide West Bromwich and the surrounding areas with facilities at WBA FC for meetings, lectures and classes.

Does The Albion Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Albion 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 The Albion Foundation?

The Albion Foundation's website is http://www.wba.co.uk/foundation — 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/1081948).