--- title: "The Ellis Foundation — check charity number 283715 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Ellis Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 283715. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Sidcup. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-ellis-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-25T11:03:09.343Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Ellis Foundation is a registered charity (number 283715) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £1,686 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Ellis Foundation? Registered charity number 283715 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Sidcup Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £1,686 ## What does The Ellis Foundation do? Provision of financial support to individuals and organisations, including (but not limited to) the relief of housing need and the provision of Christian meeting halls. ## What causes is The Ellis Foundation registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Ellis Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Ellis 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-ellis-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Ellis Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Ellis Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 283715) 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 Ellis Foundation's charity number? The Ellis Foundation's charity number is 283715. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 283715? Search 283715 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 Ellis Foundation do? Provision of financial support to individuals and organisations, including (but not limited to) the relief of housing need and the provision of Christian meeting halls. Does The Ellis Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Ellis 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 Ellis Foundation? The Ellis 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/283715).