--- title: "The May Gurney Foundation — check charity number 1129589 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The May Gurney Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1129589. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 1 More London Place. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-may-gurney-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-26T22:26:55.441Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The May Gurney Foundation is a registered charity (number 1129589) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. 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 May Gurney Foundation? Registered charity number 1129589 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 1 More London Place ## What does The May Gurney Foundation do? **IN LIQUIDATION**TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY BASED CHARITIES AND GOOD CAUSES THAT TARGET THE MOST DISADVANTAGED AND IN PARTICULAR CHARITABLE CAUSES THAT AIM TO AID YOUNG PEOPLE, THE LONG TERM UNEMPLOYED AND THE DIFFICULT TO EMPLOY INTO WORK THROUGH ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND SELF HELP AND SUPPORTING HEALTH AND WELL BEING IN THE COMMUNITY AND THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT ## What causes is The May Gurney Foundation registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The May Gurney Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The May Gurney 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-may-gurney-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The May Gurney Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The May Gurney Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1129589) 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 May Gurney Foundation's charity number? The May Gurney Foundation's charity number is 1129589. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1129589? Search 1129589 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 May Gurney Foundation do? **IN LIQUIDATION**TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY BASED CHARITIES AND GOOD CAUSES THAT TARGET THE MOST DISADVANTAGED AND IN PARTICULAR CHARITABLE CAUSES THAT AIM TO AID YOUNG PEOPLE, THE LONG TERM UNEMPLOYED AND THE DIFFICULT TO EMPLOY INTO WORK THROUGH ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND SELF HELP AND SUPPORTING HEALTH AND WELL BEING IN THE COMMUNITY AND THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT Does The May Gurney Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The May Gurney 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 May Gurney Foundation? The May Gurney 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/1129589).