--- title: "The Balasuriya Foundation CIO — check charity number 1175296 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Balasuriya Foundation CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1175296. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 10-15 Queen Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-balasuriya-foundation-cio retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:12:11.225Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Balasuriya Foundation CIO is a registered charity (number 1175296) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £8,215 (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 Balasuriya Foundation CIO? Registered charity number 1175296 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 10-15 Queen Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £8,215 ## What does The Balasuriya Foundation CIO do? The advancement of charitable purposes (according to the law of England & Wales) for the benefit of the public, as the trustees see fit from time to time, in particular, but not limited to making grants to charities, or other organisations or individuals working to advance charitable purposes ## What causes is The Balasuriya Foundation CIO registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Balasuriya Foundation CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Balasuriya Foundation CIO 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-balasuriya-foundation-cio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Balasuriya Foundation CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. The Balasuriya Foundation CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1175296) 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 Balasuriya Foundation CIO's charity number? The Balasuriya Foundation CIO's charity number is 1175296. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1175296? Search 1175296 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 Balasuriya Foundation CIO do? The advancement of charitable purposes (according to the law of England & Wales) for the benefit of the public, as the trustees see fit from time to time, in particular, but not limited to making grants to charities, or other organisations or individuals working to advance charitable purposes Does The Balasuriya Foundation CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Balasuriya Foundation CIO. 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 Balasuriya Foundation CIO? The Balasuriya Foundation CIO 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/1175296).