--- title: "The Lionel Bart Foundation — check charity number 1086343 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Lionel Bart Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1086343. Education/training charity based in 55 Drury Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-lionel-bart-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-26T18:56:31.988Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Lionel Bart Foundation is a registered charity (number 1086343) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £52,472 (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 Lionel Bart Foundation? Registered charity number 1086343 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location 55 Drury Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £52,472 ## What does The Lionel Bart Foundation do? The Charity invites applications for bursary awards through various theatre schools. The applications are reviewed by the trustees who ensure that they are in accordance with the charity's objectives ## What causes is The Lionel Bart Foundation registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Lionel Bart Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Lionel Bart 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-lionel-bart-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Lionel Bart Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Lionel Bart Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1086343) 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 Lionel Bart Foundation's charity number? The Lionel Bart Foundation's charity number is 1086343. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1086343? Search 1086343 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 Lionel Bart Foundation do? The Charity invites applications for bursary awards through various theatre schools. The applications are reviewed by the trustees who ensure that they are in accordance with the charity's objectives Does The Lionel Bart Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Lionel Bart 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 Lionel Bart Foundation? The Lionel Bart 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/1086343).