--- title: "The Finishing School Foundation — check charity number 1204615 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Finishing School Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1204615. Education/training charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-finishing-school-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-25T14:04:41.564Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Finishing School Foundation is a registered charity (number 1204615) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £87,562 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Finishing School Foundation? Registered charity number 1204615 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £87,562 ## What does The Finishing School Foundation do? The objects of the CIO are to advance the education and training of people [over the age of 16 years] not in education, employment or training, in subject areas relevant to a career in the media; marketing; communications and advertising industries by providing free, online and in-person, educational and skill-based courses from industry leaders. ## What causes is The Finishing School Foundation registered for? Education/trainingDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Finishing School Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Finishing School 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-finishing-school-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Finishing School Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Finishing School Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1204615) 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 Finishing School Foundation's charity number? The Finishing School Foundation's charity number is 1204615. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1204615? Search 1204615 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 Finishing School Foundation do? The objects of the CIO are to advance the education and training of people [over the age of 16 years] not in education, employment or training, in subject areas relevant to a career in the media; marketing; communications and advertising industries by providing free, online and in-person, educational and skill-based courses from industry leaders. Does The Finishing School Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Finishing School 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 Finishing School Foundation? The Finishing School 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/1204615).