--- title: "The Chownes Foundation — check charity number 327451 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Chownes Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 327451. Education/training charity based in Whiteway Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-chownes-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:14:12.579Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Chownes Foundation is a registered charity (number 327451) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £690 (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 Chownes Foundation? Registered charity number 327451 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Whiteway Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £690 ## What does The Chownes Foundation do? Advancement of religion, the advancement of education among the young, the amelioration of social problems,the relief of poverty amongst the elderly and former employees of Sound Diffusion ## What causes is The Chownes Foundation registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Chownes Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Chownes 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-chownes-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Chownes Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Chownes Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 327451) 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 Chownes Foundation's charity number? The Chownes Foundation's charity number is 327451. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 327451? Search 327451 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 Chownes Foundation do? Advancement of religion, the advancement of education among the young, the amelioration of social problems,the relief of poverty amongst the elderly and former employees of Sound Diffusion Does The Chownes Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Chownes 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 Chownes Foundation? The Chownes 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/327451).