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title: "William Cross Foundation — check charity number 1170005 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is William Cross Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1170005. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Homefield Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/william-cross-foundation
retrieved: 2026-08-24T05:58:45.048Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

William Cross Foundation is a registered charity (number 1170005) 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. 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 William Cross Foundation?

Registered charity number

1170005

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Homefield Road

Website

[www.williamcrossfoundation.org](http://www.williamcrossfoundation.org/)

## What does William Cross Foundation do?

To:(1) advance the education of the public, in particular but not exclusively, in the subjects of music and politics, in particular but not exclusively, for young people under the age of 25 throughout England and Wales, and (2) to promote any other purpose which is charitable according to English lawin such ways as the charity trustees think fit.

## What causes is William Cross Foundation registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for William Cross Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. William Cross 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is William Cross Foundation a legitimate charity?

Yes. William Cross Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1170005) 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 William Cross Foundation's charity number?

William Cross Foundation's charity number is 1170005. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1170005?

Search 1170005 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 William Cross Foundation do?

To:(1) advance the education of the public, in particular but not exclusively, in the subjects of music and politics, in particular but not exclusively, for young people under the age of 25 throughout England and Wales, and (2) to promote any other purpose which is charitable according to English lawin such ways as the charity trustees think fit.

Does William Cross Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for William Cross 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 William Cross Foundation?

William Cross Foundation's website is http://www.williamcrossfoundation.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/1170005).