--- title: "The Gorsefield Charitable Foundation — check charity number 1213473 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Gorsefield Charitable Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1213473. Education/training charity based in Grove Hill. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-gorsefield-charitable-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-26T02:34:27.835Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Gorsefield Charitable Foundation is a registered charity (number 1213473) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; environment/conservation/heritage; recreation. 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 Gorsefield Charitable Foundation? Registered charity number 1213473 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Grove Hill ## What does The Gorsefield Charitable Foundation do? The Gorsefield Charitable Foundation raises funds to support children and young people to access outdoor learning at Gorsefield Rural Studies and Outdoor Activity Centre. We provide grants and subsidies for schools and pupils, especially those facing disadvantage, and support improvements to facilities, resources and environmental education. ## What causes is The Gorsefield Charitable Foundation registered for? Education/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritageRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Gorsefield Charitable Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Gorsefield Charitable 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-gorsefield-charitable-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Gorsefield Charitable Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Gorsefield Charitable Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1213473) 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 Gorsefield Charitable Foundation's charity number? The Gorsefield Charitable Foundation's charity number is 1213473. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1213473? Search 1213473 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 Gorsefield Charitable Foundation do? The Gorsefield Charitable Foundation raises funds to support children and young people to access outdoor learning at Gorsefield Rural Studies and Outdoor Activity Centre. We provide grants and subsidies for schools and pupils, especially those facing disadvantage, and support improvements to facilities, resources and environmental education. Does The Gorsefield Charitable Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Gorsefield Charitable 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 Gorsefield Charitable Foundation? The Gorsefield Charitable 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/1213473).