--- title: "The Hurstcote Charitable Foundation — check charity number 1145372 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Hurstcote Charitable Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1145372. Education/training charity based in The Green. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-hurstcote-charitable-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-26T11:03:04.948Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Hurstcote Charitable Foundation is a registered charity (number 1145372) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £164,342 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Hurstcote Charitable Foundation? Registered charity number 1145372 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location The Green Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £164,342 Website [www.forgingfutures.com](http://www.forgingfutures.com/) ## What does The Hurstcote Charitable Foundation do? The principle activities of Forging Futures, the working name of the charity, is to help children, young people and adults feel supported, safe and have access to education, training and employment. ## What causes is The Hurstcote Charitable Foundation registered for? Education/trainingDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Hurstcote Charitable Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Hurstcote 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-hurstcote-charitable-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.forgingfutures.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Hurstcote Charitable Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Hurstcote Charitable Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1145372) 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 Hurstcote Charitable Foundation's charity number? The Hurstcote Charitable Foundation's charity number is 1145372. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1145372? Search 1145372 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 Hurstcote Charitable Foundation do? The principle activities of Forging Futures, the working name of the charity, is to help children, young people and adults feel supported, safe and have access to education, training and employment. Does The Hurstcote Charitable Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Hurstcote 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 Hurstcote Charitable Foundation? The Hurstcote Charitable Foundation's website is http://www.forgingfutures.com — 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/1145372).