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title: "The Happold Foundation — check charity number 1050814 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Happold Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1050814. General Charitable Purposes charity based in The Featherstone Building. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-happold-foundation
retrieved: 2026-08-26T05:40:53.323Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Happold Foundation is a registered charity (number 1050814) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £368,512 (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 Happold Foundation?

Registered charity number

1050814

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

The Featherstone Building

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30)

£368,512

Website

[www.happoldfoundation.org](http://www.happoldfoundation.org/)

## What does The Happold Foundation do?

The Happold Foundation is a charity dedicated to using engineering skills and experience to make a positive impact on people's lives. We work with students, educators, engineers and researchers to shape a community that wants to improve the performance of the built environment.

## What causes is The Happold Foundation registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Happold 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 Happold Foundation a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Happold Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1050814) 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 Happold Foundation's charity number?

The Happold Foundation's charity number is 1050814. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1050814?

Search 1050814 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 Happold Foundation do?

The Happold Foundation is a charity dedicated to using engineering skills and experience to make a positive impact on people's lives. We work with students, educators, engineers and researchers to shape a community that wants to improve the performance of the built environment.

Does The Happold Foundation have reviews and complaints?

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

The Happold Foundation's website is http://www.happoldfoundation.org — 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/1050814).