--- title: "The Horseferry Foundation — check charity number 1189723 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Horseferry Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1189723. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 20 Old Bailey. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-horseferry-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-26T10:14:52.657Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Horseferry Foundation is a registered charity (number 1189723) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £486,840 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Horseferry Foundation? Registered charity number 1189723 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 20 Old Bailey Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £486,840 ## What does The Horseferry Foundation do? Activities include the advancement of education, and the protection and conservation of the environment for the benefit of children and young people. This is achieved through making grants to organisations, sponsoring and undertaking research. The charity operates in England, Wales and Switzerland. ## What causes is The Horseferry Foundation registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Horseferry Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Horseferry 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-horseferry-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Horseferry Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Horseferry Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1189723) 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 Horseferry Foundation's charity number? The Horseferry Foundation's charity number is 1189723. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1189723? Search 1189723 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 Horseferry Foundation do? Activities include the advancement of education, and the protection and conservation of the environment for the benefit of children and young people. This is achieved through making grants to organisations, sponsoring and undertaking research. The charity operates in England, Wales and Switzerland. Does The Horseferry Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Horseferry 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 Horseferry Foundation? The Horseferry 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/1189723).