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title: "The Golsoncott Foundation — check charity number 1070885 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Golsoncott Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1070885. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Exeter. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-golsoncott-foundation
retrieved: 2026-08-26T02:34:06.267Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Golsoncott Foundation is a registered charity (number 1070885) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £108,860 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Golsoncott Foundation?

Registered charity number

1070885

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Exeter

Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)

£108,860

Website

[www.golsoncott.org.uk](http://www.golsoncott.org.uk/)

## What does The Golsoncott Foundation do?

The Foundation's aim is to promote the arts generally and in particular the fine arts and music - the key criterion is excellence. Projects involving young people should offer a long-lasting connection between them and the art-form and a significant level of participation and achievement at a high standard.

## What causes is The Golsoncott Foundation registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Golsoncott Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Golsoncott 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Golsoncott Foundation a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Golsoncott Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1070885) 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 Golsoncott Foundation's charity number?

The Golsoncott Foundation's charity number is 1070885. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1070885?

Search 1070885 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 Golsoncott Foundation do?

The Foundation's aim is to promote the arts generally and in particular the fine arts and music - the key criterion is excellence. Projects involving young people should offer a long-lasting connection between them and the art-form and a significant level of participation and achievement at a high standard.

Does The Golsoncott Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Golsoncott 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 Golsoncott Foundation?

The Golsoncott Foundation's website is http://www.golsoncott.org.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/1070885).