--- title: "The Turnbull Foundation — check charity number 1152538 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Turnbull Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1152538. Education/training charity based in Rottingdean. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-turnbull-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-28T11:56:42.877Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Turnbull Foundation is a registered charity (number 1152538) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; overseas aid/famine relief. Its latest reported income was £10 (year ending 2025-04-08). 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 Turnbull Foundation? Registered charity number 1152538 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Rottingdean Latest income (year ending 2025-04-08) £10 ## What does The Turnbull Foundation do? To relieve the needs of disadvantaged children in need, hardship or distress, particularly but not exclusively, by supporting orphanages, or by other means, as the trustees shall deem fit. ## What causes is The Turnbull Foundation registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine Relief ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Turnbull Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Turnbull 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-turnbull-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Turnbull Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Turnbull Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1152538) 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 Turnbull Foundation's charity number? The Turnbull Foundation's charity number is 1152538. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1152538? Search 1152538 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 Turnbull Foundation do? To relieve the needs of disadvantaged children in need, hardship or distress, particularly but not exclusively, by supporting orphanages, or by other means, as the trustees shall deem fit. Does The Turnbull Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Turnbull 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 Turnbull Foundation? The Turnbull 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/1152538).