--- title: "The John Buckman Foundation — check charity number 1186299 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The John Buckman Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1186299. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Dereham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-john-buckman-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-26T13:35:20.705Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The John Buckman Foundation is a registered charity (number 1186299) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. 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 John Buckman Foundation? Registered charity number 1186299 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Dereham ## What does The John Buckman Foundation do? Host events to fundraise for a charity or cause of our choice ## What causes is The John Buckman Foundation registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The John Buckman Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The John Buckman 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-john-buckman-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The John Buckman Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The John Buckman Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1186299) 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 John Buckman Foundation's charity number? The John Buckman Foundation's charity number is 1186299. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1186299? Search 1186299 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 John Buckman Foundation do? Host events to fundraise for a charity or cause of our choice Does The John Buckman Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The John Buckman 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 John Buckman Foundation? The John Buckman 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/1186299).