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Registered charity · No. 1118793TrustScholes Mill

The Orienteering Foundation

The Orienteering Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, amateur sport, recreation, based in Scholes Mill.

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The Orienteering Foundation is a registered charity (number 1118793) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; amateur sport; recreation. Its latest reported income was £16,411 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Orienteering Foundation?

Registered charity number
1118793
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Trust
Location
Scholes Mill
Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)
£16,411

What does The Orienteering Foundation do?

The Foundation benefits the public by promoting healthy recreation from: providing facilities, access and opportunities to encourage and promote orienteering; providing support to increase and sustain participation in orienteering; strengthening the links between orienteering and the community, to harness the potential of orienteering as a force for good in the community and society as a whole.

What causes is The Orienteering Foundation registered for?

Education/trainingAmateur SportRecreation

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Orienteering Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Orienteering 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Orienteering Foundation a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Orienteering Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1118793) 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 Orienteering Foundation's charity number?
The Orienteering Foundation's charity number is 1118793. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1118793?
Search 1118793 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 Orienteering Foundation do?
The Foundation benefits the public by promoting healthy recreation from: providing facilities, access and opportunities to encourage and promote orienteering; providing support to increase and sustain participation in orienteering; strengthening the links between orienteering and the community, to harness the potential of orienteering as a force for good in the community and society as a whole.
Does The Orienteering Foundation have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Orienteering 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 Orienteering Foundation?
The Orienteering Foundation's website is http://www.orienteeringfoundation.org.uk — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.