--- title: "The Sir Edward Lewis Foundation — check charity number 264475 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Sir Edward Lewis Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 264475. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 6 New Street Square. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-sir-edward-lewis-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-28T04:39:23.492Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Sir Edward Lewis Foundation is a registered charity (number 264475) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £295,837 (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 Sir Edward Lewis Foundation? Registered charity number 264475 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location 6 New Street Square Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £295,837 ## What does The Sir Edward Lewis Foundation do? To or towards or for the benefit or in furtherance of such charitable purposes charitable institutions or charitable foundations in such countries and in such manner and in such proportions as the trustees may from time to time in their discretion determine. ## What causes is The Sir Edward Lewis Foundation registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Sir Edward Lewis Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Sir Edward Lewis 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-sir-edward-lewis-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Sir Edward Lewis Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Sir Edward Lewis Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 264475) 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 Sir Edward Lewis Foundation's charity number? The Sir Edward Lewis Foundation's charity number is 264475. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 264475? Search 264475 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 Sir Edward Lewis Foundation do? To or towards or for the benefit or in furtherance of such charitable purposes charitable institutions or charitable foundations in such countries and in such manner and in such proportions as the trustees may from time to time in their discretion determine. Does The Sir Edward Lewis Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Sir Edward Lewis 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 Sir Edward Lewis Foundation? The Sir Edward Lewis 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/264475).