--- title: "The Bowen Foundation — check charity number 1202831 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Bowen Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1202831. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 37 St. Margaret's Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-bowen-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-24T08:32:33.259Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Bowen Foundation is a registered charity (number 1202831) 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 £56,250 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Bowen Foundation? Registered charity number 1202831 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 37 St. Margaret's Street Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £56,250 ## What does The Bowen Foundation do? Providing charitable activities such as pond digging and glade clearance. Advancement of education for the public benefit in nature conservation and protection of biological diversity.Providing grants to individuals / organisations in financial hardship in the Canterbury, Kent area. ## What causes is The Bowen Foundation registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Bowen Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Bowen 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-bowen-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Bowen Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Bowen Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1202831) 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 Bowen Foundation's charity number? The Bowen Foundation's charity number is 1202831. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1202831? Search 1202831 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 Bowen Foundation do? Providing charitable activities such as pond digging and glade clearance. Advancement of education for the public benefit in nature conservation and protection of biological diversity.Providing grants to individuals / organisations in financial hardship in the Canterbury, Kent area. Does The Bowen Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Bowen 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 Bowen Foundation? The Bowen 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/1202831).