--- title: "The Bursary Foundation CIO — check charity number 1178542 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Bursary Foundation CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1178542. Education/training charity based in The Embankment Business Park. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-bursary-foundation-cio retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:03:43.106Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Bursary Foundation CIO is a registered charity (number 1178542) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £157,383 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Bursary Foundation CIO? Registered charity number 1178542 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location The Embankment Business Park Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £157,383 Website [www.thebursaryfoundation.com](http://www.thebursaryfoundation.com/) ## What does The Bursary Foundation CIO do? The object of the CIO is, for the public benefit, to promote the education of children and young people aged up to and including 18 years in such ways as the charity trustees think fit, including by the provision of bursaries to enable children to attend independent schools and further and higher education and the provision of tutoring. ## What causes is The Bursary Foundation CIO registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Bursary Foundation CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Bursary 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-bursary-foundation-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thebursaryfoundation.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Bursary Foundation CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. The Bursary Foundation CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178542) 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 Bursary Foundation CIO's charity number? The Bursary Foundation CIO's charity number is 1178542. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1178542? Search 1178542 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 Bursary Foundation CIO do? The object of the CIO is, for the public benefit, to promote the education of children and young people aged up to and including 18 years in such ways as the charity trustees think fit, including by the provision of bursaries to enable children to attend independent schools and further and higher education and the provision of tutoring. Does The Bursary Foundation CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Bursary 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 Bursary Foundation CIO? The Bursary Foundation CIO's website is http://www.thebursaryfoundation.com — 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/1178542).