--- title: "Zovu Sustainable Development Foundation — check charity number 1217153 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Zovu Sustainable Development Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1217153. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Bath. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/zovu-sustainable-development-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:24:35.266Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Zovu Sustainable Development Foundation is a registered charity (number 1217153) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; environment/conservation/heritage; economic/community development/employment. 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 Zovu Sustainable Development Foundation? Registered charity number 1217153 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Bath ## What does Zovu Sustainable Development Foundation do? Zovu is a foundation which aims to support community and citizen action towards building a more just and sustainable world. We support local action by sharing stories, connecting communities and catalysing change by direct support to local community organisations around the world. ## What causes is Zovu Sustainable Development Foundation registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyEnvironment/conservation/heritageEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Zovu Sustainable Development Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Zovu Sustainable Development 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=zovu-sustainable-development-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Zovu Sustainable Development Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Zovu Sustainable Development Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1217153) 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 Zovu Sustainable Development Foundation's charity number? Zovu Sustainable Development Foundation's charity number is 1217153. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1217153? Search 1217153 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 Zovu Sustainable Development Foundation do? Zovu is a foundation which aims to support community and citizen action towards building a more just and sustainable world. We support local action by sharing stories, connecting communities and catalysing change by direct support to local community organisations around the world. Does Zovu Sustainable Development Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Zovu Sustainable Development 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 Zovu Sustainable Development Foundation? Zovu Sustainable Development 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/1217153).