--- title: "The David Lean Foundation — check charity number 1067074 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The David Lean Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1067074. Education/training charity based in Stafford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-david-lean-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-25T05:54:47.585Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The David Lean Foundation is a registered charity (number 1067074) 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 £201,858 (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 David Lean Foundation? Registered charity number 1067074 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Stafford Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £201,858 ## What does The David Lean Foundation do? The Charity's activities to achieve its objects include making awards (1) to other charities whose aims include similar aims (2) for Film student scholarships ## What causes is The David Lean Foundation registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The David Lean Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The David Lean 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-david-lean-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The David Lean Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The David Lean Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1067074) 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 David Lean Foundation's charity number? The David Lean Foundation's charity number is 1067074. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1067074? Search 1067074 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 David Lean Foundation do? The Charity's activities to achieve its objects include making awards (1) to other charities whose aims include similar aims (2) for Film student scholarships Does The David Lean Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The David Lean 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 David Lean Foundation? The David Lean 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/1067074).