--- title: "The Alton College Foundation — check charity number 1079285 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Alton College Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1079285. Education/training charity based in Alton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-alton-college-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:53:01.006Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Alton College Foundation is a registered charity (number 1079285) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £25,850 (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 The Alton College Foundation? Registered charity number 1079285 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Alton Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £25,850 Website [www.altoncollegefoundation.org.uk](http://www.altoncollegefoundation.org.uk/) ## What does The Alton College Foundation do? To award scholarships and development grants to stimulate, encourage and reward excellence amongst 6th Form students at Alton College, Hampshire. To provide equipment for Alton College that can not be funded by Government. ## What causes is The Alton College Foundation registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Alton College Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Alton College 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=the-alton-college-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.altoncollegefoundation.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Alton College Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Alton College Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1079285) 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 Alton College Foundation's charity number? The Alton College Foundation's charity number is 1079285. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1079285? Search 1079285 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 Alton College Foundation do? To award scholarships and development grants to stimulate, encourage and reward excellence amongst 6th Form students at Alton College, Hampshire. To provide equipment for Alton College that can not be funded by Government. Does The Alton College Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Alton College 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 Alton College Foundation? The Alton College Foundation's website is http://www.altoncollegefoundation.org.uk — 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/1079285).