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Registered charity · No. 1188487Charitable company10 Lower Thames Street

The Downing Foundation

The Downing Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, based in 10 Lower Thames Street.

Quick answer

The Downing Foundation is a registered charity (number 1188487) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £439,139 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Downing Foundation?

Registered charity number
1188487
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Charitable company
Location
10 Lower Thames Street
Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31)
£439,139

What does The Downing Foundation do?

The Downing Foundation makes grants to support a wide range of charities and advance a wide range of charitable purposes. The Foundation supports c.3 charities at time, which are elected by the employees of Downing LLP. The support is intended for the benefit of the general public and specifically, to charities in the local community.

What causes is The Downing Foundation registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Downing Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Downing 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Downing Foundation a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Downing Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1188487) 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 Downing Foundation's charity number?
The Downing Foundation's charity number is 1188487. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1188487?
Search 1188487 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 Downing Foundation do?
The Downing Foundation makes grants to support a wide range of charities and advance a wide range of charitable purposes. The Foundation supports c.3 charities at time, which are elected by the employees of Downing LLP. The support is intended for the benefit of the general public and specifically, to charities in the local community.
Does The Downing Foundation have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Downing 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 Downing Foundation?
The Downing 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.