--- title: "The Thurston Foundation — check charity number 1195103 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Thurston Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1195103. Education/training charity based in Surbiton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-thurston-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-28T10:25:31.107Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Thurston Foundation is a registered charity (number 1195103) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability. Its latest reported income was £4,000 (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 Thurston Foundation? Registered charity number 1195103 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Surbiton Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £4,000 ## What does The Thurston Foundation do? The Foundation allocates grants to organisations, charities, voluntary bodies and individuals for the benefit of disadvantaged children and young people between the ages of eight and eighteen who are resident in the Stalham area, North East Norfolk. ## What causes is The Thurston Foundation registered for? Education/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Thurston Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Thurston 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-thurston-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Thurston Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Thurston Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1195103) 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 Thurston Foundation's charity number? The Thurston Foundation's charity number is 1195103. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1195103? Search 1195103 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 Thurston Foundation do? The Foundation allocates grants to organisations, charities, voluntary bodies and individuals for the benefit of disadvantaged children and young people between the ages of eight and eighteen who are resident in the Stalham area, North East Norfolk. Does The Thurston Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Thurston 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 Thurston Foundation? The Thurston 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/1195103).