--- title: "Welford Foundation — check charity number 1217932 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Welford Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1217932. Disability charity based in Oxhill. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/welford-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:49:58.238Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Welford Foundation is a registered charity (number 1217932) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. 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 Welford Foundation? Registered charity number 1217932 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Oxhill ## What does Welford Foundation do? The Welford Foundation is a grantmaking charity providing financial assistance to Organisations and Individuals in need. The trustees identify or invite beneficiaries and do not accept unsolicited applications. ## What causes is Welford Foundation registered for? DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Welford Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Welford 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=welford-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Welford Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Welford Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1217932) 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 Welford Foundation's charity number? Welford Foundation's charity number is 1217932. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1217932? Search 1217932 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 Welford Foundation do? The Welford Foundation is a grantmaking charity providing financial assistance to Organisations and Individuals in need. The trustees identify or invite beneficiaries and do not accept unsolicited applications. Does Welford Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Welford 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 Welford Foundation? Welford 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/1217932).