--- title: "The Askrigg Foundation — check charity number 1180846 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Askrigg Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1180846. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Askrigg House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-askrigg-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T21:45:45.307Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Askrigg Foundation is a registered charity (number 1180846) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; accommodation/housing; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £19,599 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Askrigg Foundation? Registered charity number 1180846 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Askrigg House Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £19,599 ## What does The Askrigg Foundation do? The objects are to promote charitable purposes generally, and, in particular, the inhabitants of the Upper Wensleydale Benefice and for the general purpose of such charitable bodies as the trustees may decide. We also aim to provide three affordable homes for rent in perpetuity for local people as determined by specific criteria, a shop, and office space for community use at a reasonable rent. ## What causes is The Askrigg Foundation registered for? General Charitable PurposesAccommodation/housingEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Askrigg Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Askrigg 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-askrigg-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Askrigg Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Askrigg Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1180846) 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 Askrigg Foundation's charity number? The Askrigg Foundation's charity number is 1180846. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1180846? Search 1180846 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 Askrigg Foundation do? The objects are to promote charitable purposes generally, and, in particular, the inhabitants of the Upper Wensleydale Benefice and for the general purpose of such charitable bodies as the trustees may decide. We also aim to provide three affordable homes for rent in perpetuity for local people as determined by specific criteria, a shop, and office space for community use at a reasonable rent. Does The Askrigg Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Askrigg 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 Askrigg Foundation? The Askrigg 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/1180846).