--- title: "The Charles Godwin Foundation — check charity number 1050014 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Charles Godwin Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1050014. Education/training charity based in Priest Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-charles-godwin-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:02:52.798Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Charles Godwin Foundation is a registered charity (number 1050014) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; overseas aid/famine relief. Its latest reported income was £136,146 (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 Charles Godwin Foundation? Registered charity number 1050014 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Priest Lane Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £136,146 ## What does The Charles Godwin Foundation do? The present donation strategy of the charity (based in South Cumbria) is to support local individuals, local charities and smaller organisations in preference to the major national charities. When making donations to individuals, those individuals are expected to be making efforts of their own to help meet the costs of their projects. ## What causes is The Charles Godwin Foundation registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine Relief ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Charles Godwin Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Charles Godwin 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-charles-godwin-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Charles Godwin Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Charles Godwin Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1050014) 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 Charles Godwin Foundation's charity number? The Charles Godwin Foundation's charity number is 1050014. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1050014? Search 1050014 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 Charles Godwin Foundation do? The present donation strategy of the charity (based in South Cumbria) is to support local individuals, local charities and smaller organisations in preference to the major national charities. When making donations to individuals, those individuals are expected to be making efforts of their own to help meet the costs of their projects. Does The Charles Godwin Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Charles Godwin 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 Charles Godwin Foundation? The Charles Godwin 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/1050014).