--- title: "The Credit Union Foundation — check charity number 1096199 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Credit Union Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1096199. Education/training charity based in Holyoake House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-credit-union-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-25T01:48:34.305Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Credit Union Foundation is a registered charity (number 1096199) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £224,677 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Credit Union Foundation? Registered charity number 1096199 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Holyoake House Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £224,677 Website [www.creditunionfoundation.org.uk](http://www.creditunionfoundation.org.uk/) ## What does The Credit Union Foundation do? Advance education amongst the public in matters pertaining to credit unions. Provide education and training in the knowledge and skills pertinent to the establishment of credit unions.Relieve poverty amongst communities in need by advising communities how to establish credit unions.Relieve poverty by providing grants and other services to credit unions to allow them to extend their services. ## What causes is The Credit Union Foundation registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Credit Union Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Credit Union 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-credit-union-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.creditunionfoundation.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Credit Union Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Credit Union Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1096199) 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 Credit Union Foundation's charity number? The Credit Union Foundation's charity number is 1096199. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1096199? Search 1096199 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 Credit Union Foundation do? Advance education amongst the public in matters pertaining to credit unions. Provide education and training in the knowledge and skills pertinent to the establishment of credit unions.Relieve poverty amongst communities in need by advising communities how to establish credit unions.Relieve poverty by providing grants and other services to credit unions to allow them to extend their services. Does The Credit Union Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Credit Union 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 Credit Union Foundation? The Credit Union Foundation's website is http://www.creditunionfoundation.org.uk — 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/1096199).