--- title: "The G-a-Y Foundation — check charity number 1181544 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The G-a-Y Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1181544. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 30 Old Compton Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-g-a-y-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-25T23:18:01.590Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The G-a-Y Foundation is a registered charity (number 1181544) 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 advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £37,382 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 G-a-Y Foundation? Registered charity number 1181544 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 30 Old Compton Street Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £37,382 ## What does The G-a-Y Foundation do? To raise funds to further such charitable purposes for the publics benefit:- The Advancement of Health - The promotion of social inclusion for the public benefit by providing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society - The promotion of equality and diversity ## What causes is The G-a-Y Foundation registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The G-a-Y Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The G-a-Y 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-g-a-y-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The G-a-Y Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The G-a-Y Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1181544) 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 G-a-Y Foundation's charity number? The G-a-Y Foundation's charity number is 1181544. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1181544? Search 1181544 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 G-a-Y Foundation do? To raise funds to further such charitable purposes for the publics benefit:- The Advancement of Health - The promotion of social inclusion for the public benefit by providing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society - The promotion of equality and diversity Does The G-a-Y Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The G-a-Y 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 G-a-Y Foundation? The G-a-Y 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/1181544).