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title: "The Janus Foundation — check charity number 1197949 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Janus Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197949. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Canterbury. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-janus-foundation
retrieved: 2026-08-26T13:35:00.412Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Janus Foundation is a registered charity (number 1197949) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £126,440 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Janus Foundation?

Registered charity number

1197949

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Canterbury

Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31)

£126,440

## What does The Janus Foundation do?

The Foundation focuses its support around five themes: history and archaeology, the environment, arts and culture, local community and medical research The Foundation prioritises projects which are focused in a radius around Newenden In Kent but it is not restricted by geography.

## What causes is The Janus Foundation registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

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

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

Yes. The Janus Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197949) 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 Janus Foundation's charity number?

The Janus Foundation's charity number is 1197949. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1197949?

Search 1197949 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 Janus Foundation do?

The Foundation focuses its support around five themes: history and archaeology, the environment, arts and culture, local community and medical research The Foundation prioritises projects which are focused in a radius around Newenden In Kent but it is not restricted by geography.

Does The Janus Foundation have reviews and complaints?

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

The Janus 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/1197949).