--- title: "The Chris Banton Foundation — check charity number 1197936 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Chris Banton Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197936. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-chris-banton-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:11:16.291Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Chris Banton Foundation is a registered charity (number 1197936) 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 £14,874,930 (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 Chris Banton Foundation? Registered charity number 1197936 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Ashby-de-la-Zouch Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £14,874,930 ## What does The Chris Banton Foundation do? To pay or apply capital and income to or towards charities supporting the benefit of mankind, including but not limited to the support of medical research, cancer charities and children's hospices. ## What causes is The Chris Banton Foundation registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Chris Banton Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Chris Banton 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-chris-banton-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Chris Banton Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Chris Banton Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197936) 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 Chris Banton Foundation's charity number? The Chris Banton Foundation's charity number is 1197936. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197936? Search 1197936 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 Chris Banton Foundation do? To pay or apply capital and income to or towards charities supporting the benefit of mankind, including but not limited to the support of medical research, cancer charities and children's hospices. Does The Chris Banton Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Chris Banton 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 Chris Banton Foundation? The Chris Banton 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/1197936).