--- title: "The Vandervell Foundation — check charity number 255651 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Vandervell Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 255651. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 213 Haverstock Hill. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-vandervell-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-28T12:46:14.774Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Vandervell Foundation is a registered charity (number 255651) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £221,517 (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 Vandervell Foundation? Registered charity number 255651 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 213 Haverstock Hill Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £221,517 ## What does The Vandervell Foundation do? Awards grants to institutions, primarily in the fields of education, social welfare, medical care and research, environmental regeneration and the performing arts. ## What causes is The Vandervell Foundation registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Vandervell Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Vandervell 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-vandervell-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Vandervell Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. The Vandervell Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 255651) 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 Vandervell Foundation's charity number? The Vandervell Foundation's charity number is 255651. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 255651? Search 255651 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 Vandervell Foundation do? Awards grants to institutions, primarily in the fields of education, social welfare, medical care and research, environmental regeneration and the performing arts. Does The Vandervell Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Vandervell 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 Vandervell Foundation? The Vandervell 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/255651).