--- title: "The Usborne Foundation — check charity number 1121957 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Usborne Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1121957. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 83-85 Saffron Hill. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-usborne-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-28T12:45:08.310Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Usborne Foundation is a registered charity (number 1121957) 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 prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £2,356,656 (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 Usborne Foundation? Registered charity number 1121957 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 83-85 Saffron Hill Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £2,356,656 ## What does The Usborne Foundation do? fund and sponsor other charities. Further education generally and relief of poverty ## What causes is The Usborne Foundation registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Usborne Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Usborne 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-usborne-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Usborne Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Usborne Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1121957) 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 Usborne Foundation's charity number? The Usborne Foundation's charity number is 1121957. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1121957? Search 1121957 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 Usborne Foundation do? fund and sponsor other charities. Further education generally and relief of poverty Does The Usborne Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Usborne 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 Usborne Foundation? The Usborne 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/1121957).