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title: "Elkans Light Preventing Preventable Loss — check charity number 1217011 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Elkans Light Preventing Preventable Loss a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1217011. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Brimington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/elkans-light-preventing-preventable-loss
retrieved: 2026-08-23T21:59:44.195Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Elkans Light Preventing Preventable Loss is a registered charity (number 1217011) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives. 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 Elkans Light Preventing Preventable Loss?

Registered charity number

1217011

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Brimington

## What causes is Elkans Light Preventing Preventable Loss registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Elkans Light Preventing Preventable Loss yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Elkans Light Preventing Preventable Loss 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 Elkans Light Preventing Preventable Loss a legitimate charity?

Yes. Elkans Light Preventing Preventable Loss is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1217011) 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 Elkans Light Preventing Preventable Loss's charity number?

Elkans Light Preventing Preventable Loss's charity number is 1217011. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1217011?

Search 1217011 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 Elkans Light Preventing Preventable Loss do?

Elkans Light Preventing Preventable Loss is registered with the Charity Commission for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives. See its official register entry for full details.

Does Elkans Light Preventing Preventable Loss have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Elkans Light Preventing Preventable Loss. 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 Elkans Light Preventing Preventable Loss?

Elkans Light Preventing Preventable Loss 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/1217011).