--- title: "The Oldham Foundation — check charity number 269263 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Oldham Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 269263. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 10 Victoria Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-oldham-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-27T04:38:31.475Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Oldham Foundation is a registered charity (number 269263) 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 £44,834 (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 Oldham Foundation? Registered charity number 269263 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location 10 Victoria Street Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £44,834 ## What does The Oldham Foundation do? The objects of the Charity are wide and the Trustees may pay, or apply, both capital and income for such charitable purposes as they, in their absolute discretion, think fit. The Trust does however give particular consideration to the support of former employees of Oldham International Limited, its subsidiary companies and staff of the Oldham family. ## What causes is The Oldham Foundation registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Oldham Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Oldham 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-oldham-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Oldham Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Oldham Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 269263) 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 Oldham Foundation's charity number? The Oldham Foundation's charity number is 269263. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 269263? Search 269263 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 Oldham Foundation do? The objects of the Charity are wide and the Trustees may pay, or apply, both capital and income for such charitable purposes as they, in their absolute discretion, think fit. The Trust does however give particular consideration to the support of former employees of Oldham International Limited, its subsidiary companies and staff of the Oldham family. Does The Oldham Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Oldham 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 Oldham Foundation? The Oldham 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/269263).