--- title: "The Pyfoundation — check charity number 1196273 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Pyfoundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1196273. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Winnersh. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-pyfoundation retrieved: 2026-08-27T19:33:37.734Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Pyfoundation is a registered charity (number 1196273) 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 £21,500 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Pyfoundation? Registered charity number 1196273 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Winnersh Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £21,500 Website [www.pyfoundation.com](http://www.pyfoundation.com/) ## What does The Pyfoundation do? we help financially sponsor disadvantaged children through their IT journey whilst providing them a pre loved laptop and entry to a virtual IT programme of learning ## What causes is The Pyfoundation registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Pyfoundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Pyfoundation 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-pyfoundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.pyfoundation.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Pyfoundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Pyfoundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196273) 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 Pyfoundation's charity number? The Pyfoundation's charity number is 1196273. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1196273? Search 1196273 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 Pyfoundation do? we help financially sponsor disadvantaged children through their IT journey whilst providing them a pre loved laptop and entry to a virtual IT programme of learning Does The Pyfoundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Pyfoundation. 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 Pyfoundation? The Pyfoundation's website is http://www.pyfoundation.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/1196273).