--- title: "The Box Foundation — check charity number 1187138 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Box Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1187138. Education/training charity based in Ballard House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-box-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-24T08:33:25.045Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Box Foundation is a registered charity (number 1187138) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £38,979 (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 Box Foundation? Registered charity number 1187138 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Ballard House Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £38,979 ## What does The Box Foundation do? To advance the education of the public community within the City of Plymouth, the surrounding county of Devon and worldwide for the public benefit in relation to culture, the arts, history and heritage in particular but without limitation through the museum, galleries and archival facilities at The Box museum and St Lukes Church premises in the city of Plymouth ## What causes is The Box Foundation registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Box Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Box 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-box-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Box Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Box Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1187138) 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 Box Foundation's charity number? The Box Foundation's charity number is 1187138. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1187138? Search 1187138 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 Box Foundation do? To advance the education of the public community within the City of Plymouth, the surrounding county of Devon and worldwide for the public benefit in relation to culture, the arts, history and heritage in particular but without limitation through the museum, galleries and archival facilities at The Box museum and St Lukes Church premises in the city of Plymouth Does The Box Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Box 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 Box Foundation? The Box 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/1187138).