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title: "The Lindsell Foundation — check charity number 1186253 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Lindsell Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1186253. General Charitable Purposes charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-lindsell-foundation
retrieved: 2026-08-26T18:55:49.106Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Lindsell Foundation is a registered charity (number 1186253) 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. Its latest reported income was £150,278 (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 Lindsell Foundation?

Registered charity number

1186253

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

London

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05)

£150,278

Website

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

## What does The Lindsell Foundation do?

The Foundation seeks to inspire young people of all abilities, living in disadvantaged situations to achieve a solid start in life through enhanced educational outcomes. In doing so, the Foundation aims to ensure that these individuals achieve the best they can either academically or otherwise with the appropriate social and personal development support.

## What causes is The Lindsell Foundation registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/training

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

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

Yes. The Lindsell Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1186253) 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 Lindsell Foundation's charity number?

The Lindsell Foundation's charity number is 1186253. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1186253?

Search 1186253 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 Lindsell Foundation do?

The Foundation seeks to inspire young people of all abilities, living in disadvantaged situations to achieve a solid start in life through enhanced educational outcomes. In doing so, the Foundation aims to ensure that these individuals achieve the best they can either academically or otherwise with the appropriate social and personal development support.

Does The Lindsell Foundation have reviews and complaints?

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

The Lindsell Foundation's website is http://www.thelindsellfoundation.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/1186253).