--- title: "The Cilex Foundation — check charity number 1185862 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Cilex Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1185862. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 3 Orchard Place. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-cilex-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:06:17.234Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Cilex Foundation is a registered charity (number 1185862) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; disability. Its latest reported income was £124,854 (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 Cilex Foundation? Registered charity number 1185862 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 3 Orchard Place Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £124,854 ## What does The Cilex Foundation do? The CILEx Foundation is a registered charity offering charitable grants and support to members of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives. The Charity operates within England and Wales and supports CILEX Lawyers current and former members of the profession and their dependents. ## What causes is The Cilex Foundation registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Cilex Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Cilex 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-cilex-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Cilex Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Cilex Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1185862) 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 Cilex Foundation's charity number? The Cilex Foundation's charity number is 1185862. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1185862? Search 1185862 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 Cilex Foundation do? The CILEx Foundation is a registered charity offering charitable grants and support to members of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives. The Charity operates within England and Wales and supports CILEX Lawyers current and former members of the profession and their dependents. Does The Cilex Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Cilex 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 Cilex Foundation? The Cilex 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/1185862).