--- title: "The Crystal Palace Foundation — check charity number 285563 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Crystal Palace Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 285563. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Furnace Green. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-crystal-palace-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-25T02:47:07.560Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Crystal Palace Foundation is a registered charity (number 285563) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £11,012 (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 Crystal Palace Foundation? Registered charity number 285563 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Furnace Green Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £11,012 Website [www.crystalpalacefoundation.org.uk](http://www.crystalpalacefoundation.org.uk/) ## What does The Crystal Palace Foundation do? We publish two magazines Crystal Palace Matters, and Crystal Palace Foundation News. We also publish books, DVDs, postcards and prints.We offer help, information and advice about the Great Exhibition at Hyde Park 1851, the Crystal Palace exhibition building at Sydenham 1854-1936 and Crystal Palace Park 1936-present day.Membership subscriptions and publications are available on the website ## What causes is The Crystal Palace Foundation registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Crystal Palace Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Crystal Palace 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-crystal-palace-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.crystalpalacefoundation.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Crystal Palace Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Crystal Palace Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 285563) 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 Crystal Palace Foundation's charity number? The Crystal Palace Foundation's charity number is 285563. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 285563? Search 285563 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 Crystal Palace Foundation do? We publish two magazines Crystal Palace Matters, and Crystal Palace Foundation News. We also publish books, DVDs, postcards and prints.We offer help, information and advice about the Great Exhibition at Hyde Park 1851, the Crystal Palace exhibition building at Sydenham 1854-1936 and Crystal Palace Park 1936-present day.Membership subscriptions and publications are available on the website Does The Crystal Palace Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Crystal Palace 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 Crystal Palace Foundation? The Crystal Palace Foundation's website is http://www.crystalpalacefoundation.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/285563).