--- title: "The Louis Ross Foundation — check charity number 1168723 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Louis Ross Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1168723. Education/training charity based in Tarrant Keyneston. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-louis-ross-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-26T20:31:28.845Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Louis Ross Foundation is a registered charity (number 1168723) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £24,781 (year ending 2025-06-01). 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 Louis Ross Foundation? Registered charity number 1168723 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Tarrant Keyneston Latest income (year ending 2025-06-01) £24,781 Website [www.louisross.org](http://www.louisross.org/) ## What does The Louis Ross Foundation do? Providing donations to charities supporting young people in Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire who (i) provide caring support (ii) help homeless young people (iii) give care, respite & education facilities for autistic young people (iv) improve young people's mental health. Also advancing the education of young people by making awards that foster innovation & opportunity to disadvantaged students. ## What causes is The Louis Ross Foundation registered for? Education/trainingDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Louis Ross Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Louis Ross 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-louis-ross-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.louisross.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Louis Ross Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Louis Ross Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1168723) 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 Louis Ross Foundation's charity number? The Louis Ross Foundation's charity number is 1168723. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1168723? Search 1168723 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 Louis Ross Foundation do? Providing donations to charities supporting young people in Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire who (i) provide caring support (ii) help homeless young people (iii) give care, respite & education facilities for autistic young people (iv) improve young people's mental health. Also advancing the education of young people by making awards that foster innovation & opportunity to disadvantaged students. Does The Louis Ross Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Louis Ross 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 Louis Ross Foundation? The Louis Ross Foundation's website is http://www.louisross.org — 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/1168723).