--- title: "The Emerson Foundation — check charity number 328555 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Emerson Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 328555. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Emerson House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-emerson-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-25T11:03:10.701Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Emerson Foundation is a registered charity (number 328555) 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 £43 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Emerson Foundation? Registered charity number 328555 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Emerson House Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £43 ## What does The Emerson Foundation do? The charity's principal object is to make grants and donations for the benefit of a wide range of charitable purposes. ## What causes is The Emerson Foundation registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Emerson Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Emerson 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-emerson-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Emerson Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Emerson Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 328555) 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 Emerson Foundation's charity number? The Emerson Foundation's charity number is 328555. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 328555? Search 328555 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 Emerson Foundation do? The charity's principal object is to make grants and donations for the benefit of a wide range of charitable purposes. Does The Emerson Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Emerson 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 Emerson Foundation? The Emerson 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/328555).