--- title: "The Packard Foundation — check charity number 1173462 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Packard Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1173462. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 5 Fleet Place. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-packard-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-27T06:16:47.968Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Packard Foundation is a registered charity (number 1173462) 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 £350,000 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Packard Foundation? Registered charity number 1173462 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 5 Fleet Place Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £350,000 ## What does The Packard Foundation do? The Packard Foundation runs a two-year fellowship programme supporting social entrepreneurs called A Million Realities. The programme aims to find tomorrow's social impact leaders and support them to become the changemakers of the future by offering them funding, personal and professional development, retreats, mentoring and coaching. The Packard Foundation also makes targeted grants. ## What causes is The Packard Foundation registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Packard Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Packard 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-packard-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Packard Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Packard Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1173462) 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 Packard Foundation's charity number? The Packard Foundation's charity number is 1173462. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1173462? Search 1173462 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 Packard Foundation do? The Packard Foundation runs a two-year fellowship programme supporting social entrepreneurs called A Million Realities. The programme aims to find tomorrow's social impact leaders and support them to become the changemakers of the future by offering them funding, personal and professional development, retreats, mentoring and coaching. The Packard Foundation also makes targeted grants. Does The Packard Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Packard 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 Packard Foundation? The Packard 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/1173462).