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title: "The Lewis Foundation — check charity number 1166405 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Lewis Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1166405. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Rothersthorpe Industrial Estate. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-lewis-foundation
retrieved: 2026-08-26T18:10:27.752Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Lewis Foundation is a registered charity (number 1166405) 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 £424,398 (year ending 2025-04-01). 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 Lewis Foundation?

Registered charity number

1166405

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Rothersthorpe Industrial Estate

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-01)

£424,398

Website

[www.thelewisfoundation.co.uk](http://www.thelewisfoundation.co.uk/)

## What does The Lewis Foundation do?

On a weekly basis we go to Northampton General Hospital, BMI Three Shires- Northampton, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Kettering, Bedford, Luton & Dunstable, Nottingham City Hospital, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, Lincolnshire, Derbyshire, Stoke On Trent, Milton Keynes University Hospital Trust to provide free gifts & support to adult cancer patients in hospital.

## What causes is The Lewis Foundation registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Lewis 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Lewis Foundation a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Lewis Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1166405) 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 Lewis Foundation's charity number?

The Lewis Foundation's charity number is 1166405. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1166405?

Search 1166405 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 Lewis Foundation do?

On a weekly basis we go to Northampton General Hospital, BMI Three Shires- Northampton, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Kettering, Bedford, Luton & Dunstable, Nottingham City Hospital, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, Lincolnshire, Derbyshire, Stoke On Trent, Milton Keynes University Hospital Trust to provide free gifts & support to adult cancer patients in hospital.

Does The Lewis Foundation have reviews and complaints?

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

The Lewis Foundation's website is http://www.thelewisfoundation.co.uk — 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/1166405).