--- title: "Wishing Foundation — check charity number 1171966 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Wishing Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1171966. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Lower Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wishing-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-24T13:06:18.295Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Wishing Foundation is a registered charity (number 1171966) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £425 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Wishing Foundation? Registered charity number 1171966 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Lower Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £425 Website [www.wishingfoundation.org](http://www.wishingfoundation.org/) ## What does Wishing Foundation do? Wishing Foundation supports small organisations who are working directly with children in their country by donating small amounts of money, in a planned and agreed way, which will support the children in practical ways building life skills which the children can take with them throughout their adult lives. Organisations have to agree and adhere to a partnership plan with monitoring and evidence. ## What causes is Wishing Foundation registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wishing Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wishing 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=wishing-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.wishingfoundation.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wishing Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Wishing Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1171966) 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 Wishing Foundation's charity number? Wishing Foundation's charity number is 1171966. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1171966? Search 1171966 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 Wishing Foundation do? Wishing Foundation supports small organisations who are working directly with children in their country by donating small amounts of money, in a planned and agreed way, which will support the children in practical ways building life skills which the children can take with them throughout their adult lives. Organisations have to agree and adhere to a partnership plan with monitoring and evidence. Does Wishing Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wishing 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 Wishing Foundation? Wishing Foundation's website is http://www.wishingfoundation.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/1171966).