--- title: "The Capacity Foundation — check charity number 1171338 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Capacity Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1171338. Education/training charity based in Ffordd Y Bont. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-capacity-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-24T17:58:51.541Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Capacity Foundation is a registered charity (number 1171338) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £22,686 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Capacity Foundation? Registered charity number 1171338 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Ffordd Y Bont Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £22,686 Website [www.capacityfoundation.org](http://www.capacityfoundation.org/) ## What does The Capacity Foundation do? The Foundation operates in an area of 60 villages in rural north Malawi. It's objective is to create a sustainable model of self-development that will enable this community of 20,000 people to be independent of international aid with a few years. The main method is to help people start and grow small businesses, with part of the profit allocated to a Social Action Fund under community control. ## What causes is The Capacity Foundation registered for? Education/trainingDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Capacity Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Capacity 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-capacity-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.capacityfoundation.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Capacity Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Capacity Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1171338) 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 Capacity Foundation's charity number? The Capacity Foundation's charity number is 1171338. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1171338? Search 1171338 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 Capacity Foundation do? The Foundation operates in an area of 60 villages in rural north Malawi. It's objective is to create a sustainable model of self-development that will enable this community of 20,000 people to be independent of international aid with a few years. The main method is to help people start and grow small businesses, with part of the profit allocated to a Social Action Fund under community control. Does The Capacity Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Capacity 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 Capacity Foundation? The Capacity Foundation's website is http://www.capacityfoundation.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/1171338).