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title: "The Clay Foundation — check charity number 1160430 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Clay Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1160430. Education/training charity based in College Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-clay-foundation
retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:51:25.047Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Clay Foundation is a registered charity (number 1160430) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £623,757 (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 Clay Foundation?

Registered charity number

1160430

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

College Road

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£623,757

Website

[www.britishceramicsbiennial.com](http://www.britishceramicsbiennial.com/)

## What does The Clay Foundation do?

The Clay Foundation deliver: - An extensive public engagement programme working with education and community groups across the city- Commission artists to research and develop new clayworks - Present the successful British Ceramics Biennial festival (2017 onwards)- Attract local, national and international audiences, extending its reach and impact across Stoke-on-Trent and beyond.

## What causes is The Clay Foundation registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Clay Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Clay 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Clay Foundation a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Clay Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1160430) 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 Clay Foundation's charity number?

The Clay Foundation's charity number is 1160430. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1160430?

Search 1160430 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 Clay Foundation do?

The Clay Foundation deliver: - An extensive public engagement programme working with education and community groups across the city- Commission artists to research and develop new clayworks - Present the successful British Ceramics Biennial festival (2017 onwards)- Attract local, national and international audiences, extending its reach and impact across Stoke-on-Trent and beyond.

Does The Clay Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Clay 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 Clay Foundation?

The Clay Foundation's website is http://www.britishceramicsbiennial.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1160430).