--- title: "Wits Foundation UK — check charity number 1087539 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Wits Foundation UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1087539. General Charitable Purposes charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wits-foundation-uk retrieved: 2026-08-24T15:04:13.143Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Wits Foundation UK is a registered charity (number 1087539) 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. Its latest reported income was £58,633 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Wits Foundation UK? Registered charity number 1087539 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £58,633 ## What does Wits Foundation UK do? General charitable activities and in particular the advancement of education for the benefit of the public and in particular the advancement of education at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa. ## What causes is Wits Foundation UK registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wits Foundation UK yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wits Foundation UK 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=wits-foundation-uk&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wits Foundation UK a legitimate charity? Yes. Wits Foundation UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1087539) 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 Wits Foundation UK's charity number? Wits Foundation UK's charity number is 1087539. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1087539? Search 1087539 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 Wits Foundation UK do? General charitable activities and in particular the advancement of education for the benefit of the public and in particular the advancement of education at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa. Does Wits Foundation UK have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wits Foundation UK. 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 Wits Foundation UK? Wits Foundation UK 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/1087539).