--- title: "The Mako Foundation — check charity number 1187040 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Mako Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1187040. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 88 Wood Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-mako-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-26T21:05:41.890Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Mako Foundation is a registered charity (number 1187040) 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 £156,000 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Mako Foundation? Registered charity number 1187040 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 88 Wood Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £156,000 ## What does The Mako Foundation do? The Mako Foundation organises fundraising events and makes grants to charitable organisations which meet the CIO's criteria. The CIO aims to identify and support causes with a focus on vulnerable communities across the globe. ## What causes is The Mako Foundation registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Mako Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Mako 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-mako-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Mako Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Mako Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1187040) 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 Mako Foundation's charity number? The Mako Foundation's charity number is 1187040. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1187040? Search 1187040 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 Mako Foundation do? The Mako Foundation organises fundraising events and makes grants to charitable organisations which meet the CIO's criteria. The CIO aims to identify and support causes with a focus on vulnerable communities across the globe. Does The Mako Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Mako 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 Mako Foundation? The Mako 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/1187040).