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title: "The Sorn Foundation — check charity number 1201859 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Sorn Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1201859. Education/training charity based in Urmston. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-sorn-foundation
retrieved: 2026-08-28T05:53:54.409Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Sorn Foundation is a registered charity (number 1201859) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £7,317 (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 Sorn Foundation?

Registered charity number

1201859

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Urmston

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£7,317

Website

[www.thesornfoundation.org](http://www.thesornfoundation.org/)

## What does The Sorn Foundation do?

The Sorn Foundation is a non-profit charity organization that provides educational support to women and children living in rural Cambodia. The foundation was established with the mission of breaking the cycle of poverty and inequality by educating children and women.

## What causes is The Sorn Foundation registered for?

Education/trainingDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Sorn Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Sorn 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Sorn Foundation a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Sorn Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1201859) 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 Sorn Foundation's charity number?

The Sorn Foundation's charity number is 1201859. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1201859?

Search 1201859 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 Sorn Foundation do?

The Sorn Foundation is a non-profit charity organization that provides educational support to women and children living in rural Cambodia. The foundation was established with the mission of breaking the cycle of poverty and inequality by educating children and women.

Does The Sorn Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Sorn 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 Sorn Foundation?

The Sorn Foundation's website is http://www.thesornfoundation.org — 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/1201859).