--- title: "The Hinchingbrooke Foundation — check charity number 1188401 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Hinchingbrooke Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1188401. General Charitable Purposes charity based in C/O Hinchingbrooke School. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-hinchingbrooke-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-26T07:55:40.159Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Hinchingbrooke Foundation is a registered charity (number 1188401) 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 £313,221 (year ending 2026-03-31). 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 Hinchingbrooke Foundation? Registered charity number 1188401 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location C/O Hinchingbrooke School Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31) £313,221 ## What does The Hinchingbrooke Foundation do? The Foundation is a grant giving educational charity supporting Schools in the Huntingdon area . It also provides financial assistance to students and former students of Schools in the Huntingdon area up to the age of 25 and Community Grants to local voluntary groups working with young people. In addition it supports the Almshouses in Huntingdon ## What causes is The Hinchingbrooke Foundation registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Hinchingbrooke Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Hinchingbrooke 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-hinchingbrooke-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Hinchingbrooke Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Hinchingbrooke Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1188401) 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 Hinchingbrooke Foundation's charity number? The Hinchingbrooke Foundation's charity number is 1188401. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1188401? Search 1188401 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 Hinchingbrooke Foundation do? The Foundation is a grant giving educational charity supporting Schools in the Huntingdon area . It also provides financial assistance to students and former students of Schools in the Huntingdon area up to the age of 25 and Community Grants to local voluntary groups working with young people. In addition it supports the Almshouses in Huntingdon Does The Hinchingbrooke Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Hinchingbrooke 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 Hinchingbrooke Foundation? The Hinchingbrooke 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/1188401).