--- title: "The Emperor Foundation — check charity number 1178088 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Emperor Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1178088. General Charitable Purposes charity based in The White Chapel Building. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-emperor-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-25T11:03:11.062Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Emperor Foundation is a registered charity (number 1178088) 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 £75,407 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Emperor Foundation? Registered charity number 1178088 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location The White Chapel Building Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £75,407 Website [emperordesign.co.uk](http://emperordesign.co.uk/) ## What does The Emperor Foundation do? To advance such charitable purposes as the trustees see fit from time to time. ## What causes is The Emperor Foundation registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Emperor Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Emperor 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-emperor-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://emperordesign.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Emperor Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Emperor Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178088) 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 Emperor Foundation's charity number? The Emperor Foundation's charity number is 1178088. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1178088? Search 1178088 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 Emperor Foundation do? To advance such charitable purposes as the trustees see fit from time to time. Does The Emperor Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Emperor 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 Emperor Foundation? The Emperor Foundation's website is http://emperordesign.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1178088).