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title: "The Brownlee Foundation — check charity number 1166638 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Brownlee Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1166638. Amateur Sport charity based in Ipswich. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-brownlee-foundation
retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:02:35.004Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Brownlee Foundation is a registered charity (number 1166638) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £296,013 (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 Brownlee Foundation?

Registered charity number

1166638

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Ipswich

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£296,013

Website

[www.thebrownleefoundation.org](https://www.thebrownleefoundation.org/)

## What does The Brownlee Foundation do?

TO ADVANCE IN LIFE AND HELP YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH: (1) PROVIDING RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE; (2) PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES WHICH DEVELOP THEM TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS. (3) TO DEVELOP THEIR CAPABILITIES THAT THEY MAY GROW TO FULL MATURITY AS INDIVIDUALS AND MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.

## What causes is The Brownlee Foundation registered for?

Amateur Sport

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Brownlee Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Brownlee 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Brownlee Foundation a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Brownlee Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1166638) 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 Brownlee Foundation's charity number?

The Brownlee Foundation's charity number is 1166638. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1166638?

Search 1166638 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 Brownlee Foundation do?

TO ADVANCE IN LIFE AND HELP YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH: (1) PROVIDING RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE; (2) PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES WHICH DEVELOP THEM TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS. (3) TO DEVELOP THEIR CAPABILITIES THAT THEY MAY GROW TO FULL MATURITY AS INDIVIDUALS AND MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.

Does The Brownlee Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Brownlee 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 Brownlee Foundation?

The Brownlee Foundation's website is https://www.thebrownleefoundation.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1166638).