--- title: "The Penchant Foundation — check charity number 1188402 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Penchant Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1188402. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Cambridge. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-penchant-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-27T15:48:58.447Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Penchant Foundation is a registered charity (number 1188402) 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 £135,454 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Penchant Foundation? Registered charity number 1188402 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Cambridge Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £135,454 ## What does The Penchant Foundation do? The Penchant Foundation is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation that makes grants to charities selected by its Trustees. Charities may make applications to the Foundation but should understand that the Trustees give the majority of their grants to charities that they have already identified. ## What causes is The Penchant Foundation registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Penchant Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Penchant 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-penchant-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Penchant Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Penchant Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1188402) 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 Penchant Foundation's charity number? The Penchant Foundation's charity number is 1188402. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1188402? Search 1188402 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 Penchant Foundation do? The Penchant Foundation is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation that makes grants to charities selected by its Trustees. Charities may make applications to the Foundation but should understand that the Trustees give the majority of their grants to charities that they have already identified. Does The Penchant Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Penchant 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 Penchant Foundation? The Penchant 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/1188402).