--- title: "Villa Lena Foundation — check charity number 1155118 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Villa Lena Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1155118. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 18 Fitzhardinge Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/villa-lena-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:58:43.233Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Villa Lena Foundation is a registered charity (number 1155118) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £29,995 (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 Villa Lena Foundation? Registered charity number 1155118 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 18 Fitzhardinge Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £29,995 Website [villa-lena.org](http://villa-lena.org/) ## What does Villa Lena Foundation do? The Foundation's current principal activity is dedicated to supporting international contemporary artists working not only in art, but also in music, film and other creative disciplines, predominantly through providing artist residency program in Tuscany, Italy near small town Palaia on the grounds of Villa Lena estate. Selected artists are offered between one and two months stay. ## What causes is Villa Lena Foundation registered for? General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Villa Lena Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Villa Lena 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=villa-lena-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://villa-lena.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Villa Lena Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Villa Lena Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1155118) 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 Villa Lena Foundation's charity number? Villa Lena Foundation's charity number is 1155118. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1155118? Search 1155118 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 Villa Lena Foundation do? The Foundation's current principal activity is dedicated to supporting international contemporary artists working not only in art, but also in music, film and other creative disciplines, predominantly through providing artist residency program in Tuscany, Italy near small town Palaia on the grounds of Villa Lena estate. Selected artists are offered between one and two months stay. Does Villa Lena Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Villa Lena 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 Villa Lena Foundation? Villa Lena Foundation's website is http://villa-lena.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/1155118).