--- title: "Gift of a Wedding — check charity number 1197188 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Gift of a Wedding a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197188. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Mottram Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gift-of-a-wedding retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:26:22.199Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Gift of a Wedding is a registered charity (number 1197188) 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. Its latest reported income was £41,024 (year ending 2025-06-01). 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 Gift of a Wedding? Registered charity number 1197188 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Mottram Road Latest income (year ending 2025-06-01) £41,024 Website [www.giftofawedding.org](http://www.giftofawedding.org/) ## What does Gift of a Wedding do? Gift of a Wedding plans urgent weddings and Vow renewals for people with terminal or life-limiting illnesses living in the UK (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales). ## What causes is Gift of a Wedding registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gift of a Wedding yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gift of a Wedding 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=gift-of-a-wedding&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.giftofawedding.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Gift of a Wedding a legitimate charity? Yes. Gift of a Wedding is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197188) 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 Gift of a Wedding's charity number? Gift of a Wedding's charity number is 1197188. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197188? Search 1197188 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 Gift of a Wedding do? Gift of a Wedding plans urgent weddings and Vow renewals for people with terminal or life-limiting illnesses living in the UK (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales). Does Gift of a Wedding have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gift of a Wedding. 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 Gift of a Wedding? Gift of a Wedding's website is http://www.giftofawedding.org — 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/1197188).