--- title: "Don’t Lose Hope — check charity number 1178839 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Don’t Lose Hope a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1178839. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in 4 North Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/don-t-lose-hope retrieved: 2026-08-23T23:12:16.975Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Don’t Lose Hope is a registered charity (number 1178839) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £301,005 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Don’t Lose Hope? Registered charity number 1178839 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 4 North Street Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £301,005 Website [www.dontlosehope.co.uk](http://www.dontlosehope.co.uk/) ## What does Don’t Lose Hope do? To offer a means related counselling service for children, young people, families and other members of the community. We will also offer a support community cafe provision where anyone will be able to access support groups, workshops and advice with no charge. A garden area is also available for activities such as bushcraft, woodwork and gardening. ## What causes is Don’t Lose Hope registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Don’t Lose Hope yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Don’t Lose Hope 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=don-t-lose-hope&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.dontlosehope.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Don’t Lose Hope a legitimate charity? Yes. Don’t Lose Hope is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178839) 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 Don’t Lose Hope's charity number? Don’t Lose Hope's charity number is 1178839. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1178839? Search 1178839 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 Don’t Lose Hope do? To offer a means related counselling service for children, young people, families and other members of the community. We will also offer a support community cafe provision where anyone will be able to access support groups, workshops and advice with no charge. A garden area is also available for activities such as bushcraft, woodwork and gardening. Does Don’t Lose Hope have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Don’t Lose Hope. 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 Don’t Lose Hope? Don’t Lose Hope's website is http://www.dontlosehope.co.uk — 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/1178839).