--- title: "The Charles Lewis Foundation — check charity number 1179185 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Charles Lewis Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1179185. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Diamond Business Centre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-charles-lewis-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:09:45.510Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Charles Lewis Foundation is a registered charity (number 1179185) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £125,000 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Lewis Foundation? Registered charity number 1179185 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Diamond Business Centre Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £125,000 ## What does The Charles Lewis Foundation do? The Charles Lewis Foundation particularly favours registered smaller charities (annual income of under £1,000,000 and no sizeable assets) located in the UK where funding is required for a specific project and where small grants can have a big impact. TCLF especially supports charities which make good use of volunteers. The trustees look to support ongoing and new projects. ## What causes is The Charles Lewis Foundation registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Charles Lewis Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Charles Lewis 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-lewis-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Charles Lewis Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Charles Lewis Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1179185) 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 Lewis Foundation's charity number? The Charles Lewis Foundation's charity number is 1179185. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1179185? Search 1179185 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 Lewis Foundation do? The Charles Lewis Foundation particularly favours registered smaller charities (annual income of under £1,000,000 and no sizeable assets) located in the UK where funding is required for a specific project and where small grants can have a big impact. TCLF especially supports charities which make good use of volunteers. The trustees look to support ongoing and new projects. Does The Charles Lewis Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Charles Lewis 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 Lewis Foundation? The Charles Lewis 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/1179185).