--- title: "The Pipa Foundation — check charity number 1186192 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Pipa Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1186192. General Charitable Purposes charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-pipa-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-27T17:33:16.158Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Pipa Foundation is a registered charity (number 1186192) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £119,626 (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 Pipa Foundation? Registered charity number 1186192 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £119,626 Website [www.pipafoundation.com](https://www.pipafoundation.com/) ## What does The Pipa Foundation do? PROMOTE AND ADVANCE BRAZILIAN ARTS AND CULTURE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AND TO ADVANCE PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF SUCH ARTS AND CULTURE IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY ARRANGING AND HOLDING EXHIBITIONS OF BRAZILIAN ARTISTS' WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. ## What causes is The Pipa Foundation registered for? General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Pipa Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Pipa 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-pipa-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.pipafoundation.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Pipa Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Pipa Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1186192) 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 Pipa Foundation's charity number? The Pipa Foundation's charity number is 1186192. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1186192? Search 1186192 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 Pipa Foundation do? PROMOTE AND ADVANCE BRAZILIAN ARTS AND CULTURE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AND TO ADVANCE PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF SUCH ARTS AND CULTURE IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY ARRANGING AND HOLDING EXHIBITIONS OF BRAZILIAN ARTISTS' WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. Does The Pipa Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Pipa 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 Pipa Foundation? The Pipa Foundation's website is https://www.pipafoundation.com/ — 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](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/1186192).