--- title: "The Britten Foundation — check charity number 1040558 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Britten Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1040558. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in P.o.box 8. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-britten-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-24T13:06:26.739Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Britten Foundation is a registered charity (number 1040558) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; amateur sport; animals. Its latest reported income was £108,255 (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 Britten Foundation? Registered charity number 1040558 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location P.o.box 8 Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £108,255 ## What does The Britten Foundation do? The Britten Foundation is an entirely private charity, formed for the purpose of supporting a handful of causes personally known to and supported by the Trustees. The Britten Foundation does not in any circumstances make donations to individuals, or to any organisation or charity other than those selected. Unsolicited applications will not be responded to. ## What causes is The Britten Foundation registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesAmateur SportAnimals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Britten Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Britten 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-britten-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Britten Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Britten Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1040558) 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 Britten Foundation's charity number? The Britten Foundation's charity number is 1040558. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1040558? Search 1040558 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 Britten Foundation do? The Britten Foundation is an entirely private charity, formed for the purpose of supporting a handful of causes personally known to and supported by the Trustees. The Britten Foundation does not in any circumstances make donations to individuals, or to any organisation or charity other than those selected. Unsolicited applications will not be responded to. Does The Britten Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Britten 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 Britten Foundation? The Britten 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/1040558).