--- title: "Embracing Change — check charity number 1173398 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Embracing Change a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1173398. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 260 - 270 Butterfield. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/embracing-change retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:06:01.165Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Embracing Change is a registered charity (number 1173398) 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; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £129,308 (year ending 2024-06-30). 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 Embracing Change? Registered charity number 1173398 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 260 - 270 Butterfield Latest income (year ending 2024-06-30) £129,308 Website [www.embracingchange.org.uk](http://www.embracingchange.org.uk/) ## What does Embracing Change do? Embracing Change, (formally known as The Walk to Freedom Foundation) has an operational centre is based in central Luton, our services are currently based in the region. Member beneficiaries of our Dependency Support Programme are male and female and from many diverse backgrounds and cultures; between the ages of 16-60, and 11-20 for our Young People's Mentoring and Personal Development Workshops. ## What causes is Embracing Change registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Embracing Change yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Embracing Change 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=embracing-change&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.embracingchange.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Embracing Change a legitimate charity? Yes. Embracing Change is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1173398) 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 Embracing Change's charity number? Embracing Change's charity number is 1173398. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1173398? Search 1173398 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 Embracing Change do? Embracing Change, (formally known as The Walk to Freedom Foundation) has an operational centre is based in central Luton, our services are currently based in the region. Member beneficiaries of our Dependency Support Programme are male and female and from many diverse backgrounds and cultures; between the ages of 16-60, and 11-20 for our Young People's Mentoring and Personal Development Workshops. Does Embracing Change have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Embracing Change. 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 Embracing Change? Embracing Change's website is http://www.embracingchange.org.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/1173398).