--- title: "The Metropolitan Kallistos Foundation — check charity number 1196453 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Metropolitan Kallistos Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1196453. Education/training charity based in Oxford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-metropolitan-kallistos-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-26T23:51:27.366Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Metropolitan Kallistos Foundation is a registered charity (number 1196453) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £49,261 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Metropolitan Kallistos Foundation? Registered charity number 1196453 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Oxford Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £49,261 ## What does The Metropolitan Kallistos Foundation do? The main and initial purpose of the Charity is to maintain and accommodate the library and collected papers of the late Metropolitan Kallistos of Diokleia (Timothy Richard Ware) for the public benefit and as a resource for scholars researching into his work and into the theology doctrines and histories of the Eastern Christian churches. It intends t o promote conferences and study days ## What causes is The Metropolitan Kallistos Foundation registered for? Education/trainingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Metropolitan Kallistos Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Metropolitan Kallistos 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-metropolitan-kallistos-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Metropolitan Kallistos Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Metropolitan Kallistos Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196453) 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 Metropolitan Kallistos Foundation's charity number? The Metropolitan Kallistos Foundation's charity number is 1196453. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1196453? Search 1196453 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 Metropolitan Kallistos Foundation do? The main and initial purpose of the Charity is to maintain and accommodate the library and collected papers of the late Metropolitan Kallistos of Diokleia (Timothy Richard Ware) for the public benefit and as a resource for scholars researching into his work and into the theology doctrines and histories of the Eastern Christian churches. It intends t o promote conferences and study days Does The Metropolitan Kallistos Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Metropolitan Kallistos 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 Metropolitan Kallistos Foundation? The Metropolitan Kallistos 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/1196453).