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title: "The Crosslane Foundation — check charity number 1179854 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Crosslane Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1179854. Education/training charity based in International Office Centre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-crosslane-foundation
retrieved: 2026-08-25T01:47:04.400Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Crosslane Foundation is a registered charity (number 1179854) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £21,234 (year ending 2021-02-27). 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 Crosslane Foundation?

Registered charity number

1179854

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

International Office Centre

Latest income (year ending 2021-02-27)

£21,234

Website

[www.crosslanefoundation.org](http://www.crosslanefoundation.org/)

## What does The Crosslane Foundation do?

A Manchester-based charity raising funds to help expand the educational horizons of disadvantaged local children and support them through the whole education process, unlocking talent and enabling them to fulfil their potential. Driven by the firm view that equality of opportunity starts with education. We are supporting a number of initiatives and existing charities.

## What causes is The Crosslane Foundation registered for?

Education/training

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Crosslane 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 Crosslane Foundation a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Crosslane Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1179854) 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 Crosslane Foundation's charity number?

The Crosslane Foundation's charity number is 1179854. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1179854?

Search 1179854 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 Crosslane Foundation do?

A Manchester-based charity raising funds to help expand the educational horizons of disadvantaged local children and support them through the whole education process, unlocking talent and enabling them to fulfil their potential. Driven by the firm view that equality of opportunity starts with education. We are supporting a number of initiatives and existing charities.

Does The Crosslane Foundation have reviews and complaints?

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

The Crosslane Foundation's website is http://www.crosslanefoundation.org — 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/1179854).