--- title: "Give — check charity number 1201608 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Give a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1201608. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 6-8 Lower Guildford Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/give retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:28:44.314Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Give is a registered charity (number 1201608) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £24,500 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Give? Registered charity number 1201608 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 6-8 Lower Guildford Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £24,500 Website [www.givesurrey.org](http://www.givesurrey.org/) ## What does Give do? GIVE provides a range of support activities for people living in Surrey through its team of volunteers including buddying and other one to one support; group walks and art therapy sessions ## What causes is Give registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Give yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Give 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=give&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.givesurrey.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Give a legitimate charity? Yes. Give is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1201608) 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 Give's charity number? Give's charity number is 1201608. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1201608? Search 1201608 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 Give do? GIVE provides a range of support activities for people living in Surrey through its team of volunteers including buddying and other one to one support; group walks and art therapy sessions Does Give have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Give. 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 Give? Give's website is http://www.givesurrey.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/1201608).