--- title: "Givewell UK — check charity number 1196392 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Givewell UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1196392. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Office 605. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/givewell-uk retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:23:13.671Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Givewell UK is a registered charity (number 1196392) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £20,450,036 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Givewell UK? Registered charity number 1196392 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Office 605 Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £20,450,036 Website [www.givewell.org/gwuk/about](https://www.givewell.org/gwuk/about) ## What does Givewell UK do? We promote charities that save and improve lives the most per dollar as identified by the U.S. organisation GiveWell. We raise funds on their behalf and make grants to further their life improving and life saving programs. ## What causes is Givewell UK registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Givewell UK yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Givewell UK 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=givewell-uk&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.givewell.org/gwuk/about) ## Frequently asked questions Is Givewell UK a legitimate charity? Yes. Givewell UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196392) 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 Givewell UK's charity number? Givewell UK's charity number is 1196392. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1196392? Search 1196392 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 Givewell UK do? We promote charities that save and improve lives the most per dollar as identified by the U.S. organisation GiveWell. We raise funds on their behalf and make grants to further their life improving and life saving programs. Does Givewell UK have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Givewell UK. 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 Givewell UK? Givewell UK's website is https://www.givewell.org/gwuk/about — 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/1196392).