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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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.
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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.