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Registered charity · No. 266849Charitable companyThorneloe HOUSE

The Elgar Foundation

The Elgar Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage, based in Thorneloe HOUSE.

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The Elgar Foundation is a registered charity (number 266849) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £54,982 (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 Elgar Foundation?

Registered charity number
266849
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Charitable company
Location
Thorneloe HOUSE
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£54,982

What does The Elgar Foundation do?

The principal activity of the Foundation is the maintenance of the late Sir Edward Elgar's birthplace at Lower Broadheath, Worcester and of the collection of Elgar memorabilia and archive material. The Foundation is also concerned with the promotion of education in and an appreciation of Elgar's life and works.

What causes is The Elgar Foundation registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Elgar 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 Elgar Foundation a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Elgar Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 266849) 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 Elgar Foundation's charity number?
The Elgar Foundation's charity number is 266849. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 266849?
Search 266849 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 Elgar Foundation do?
The principal activity of the Foundation is the maintenance of the late Sir Edward Elgar's birthplace at Lower Broadheath, Worcester and of the collection of Elgar memorabilia and archive material. The Foundation is also concerned with the promotion of education in and an appreciation of Elgar's life and works.
Does The Elgar Foundation have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Elgar 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 Elgar Foundation?
The Elgar 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.