--- title: "The Button Foundation — check charity number 1139396 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Button Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1139396. General Charitable Purposes charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-button-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:01:26.835Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Button Foundation is a registered charity (number 1139396) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £181,854 (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 Button Foundation? Registered charity number 1139396 Status Registered (active) Charity type Previously excepted Location London Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £181,854 ## What does The Button Foundation do? The charity received voluntary donations which it utilises in the provision and ditribution of grants and donations. ## What causes is The Button Foundation registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Button Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Button 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-button-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Button Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Button Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1139396) 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 Button Foundation's charity number? The Button Foundation's charity number is 1139396. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1139396? Search 1139396 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 Button Foundation do? The charity received voluntary donations which it utilises in the provision and ditribution of grants and donations. Does The Button Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Button 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 Button Foundation? The Button 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/1139396).