--- title: "Generations — check charity number 1187014 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Generations a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1187014. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Chesterfield. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/generations retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:22:32.289Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Generations is a registered charity (number 1187014) 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; disability. 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 Generations? Registered charity number 1187014 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Chesterfield ## What does Generations do? Using family history as a tool to overcome social isolation for older people, particular those in residential care or experiencing isolation and loneliness. ## What causes is Generations registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Generations yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Generations 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=generations&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Generations a legitimate charity? Yes. Generations is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1187014) 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 Generations's charity number? Generations's charity number is 1187014. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1187014? Search 1187014 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 Generations do? Using family history as a tool to overcome social isolation for older people, particular those in residential care or experiencing isolation and loneliness. Does Generations have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Generations. 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 Generations? Generations 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/1187014).