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Registered charity · No. 1161563CIOInstitute of Advanced Studies

The Orwell Foundation

The Orwell Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, based in Institute of Advanced Studies.

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The Orwell Foundation is a registered charity (number 1161563) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £193,536 (year ending 2025-08-30). 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 Orwell Foundation?

Registered charity number
1161563
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Institute of Advanced Studies
Latest income (year ending 2025-08-30)
£193,536

What does The Orwell Foundation do?

PROVISION OF ANNUAL PRIZES, CULTURAL EVENTS AND DEBATES

What causes is The Orwell Foundation registered for?

Education/training

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Orwell 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 Orwell Foundation a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Orwell Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1161563) 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 Orwell Foundation's charity number?
The Orwell Foundation's charity number is 1161563. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1161563?
Search 1161563 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 Orwell Foundation do?
PROVISION OF ANNUAL PRIZES, CULTURAL EVENTS AND DEBATES
Does The Orwell Foundation have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Orwell 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 Orwell Foundation?
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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.