--- title: "H.e.l.p (Helping Empower Lives in Peterborough) — check charity number 1199149 | CharityCompare" description: "Is H.e.l.p (Helping Empower Lives in Peterborough) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1199149. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Brightfield Business Hub. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/h-e-l-p-helping-empower-lives-in-peterborough retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:27:47.115Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer H.e.l.p (Helping Empower Lives in Peterborough) is a registered charity (number 1199149) 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; disability. Its latest reported income was £304,040 (year ending 2024-04-05). 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 H.e.l.p (Helping Empower Lives in Peterborough)? Registered charity number 1199149 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Brightfield Business Hub Latest income (year ending 2024-04-05) £304,040 ## What does H.e.l.p (Helping Empower Lives in Peterborough) do? We provide relief of financial hardship for refugees and asylum seekers within Peterborough and the surrounding areas, by the provision of advice and support, interpreting, translating and advocacy.Assist with the relief of financial hardship among people living or working in and around Peterborough by providing goods and/or services which they could not otherwise afford. ## What causes is H.e.l.p (Helping Empower Lives in Peterborough) registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for H.e.l.p (Helping Empower Lives in Peterborough) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. H.e.l.p (Helping Empower Lives in Peterborough) 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=h-e-l-p-helping-empower-lives-in-peterborough&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is H.e.l.p (Helping Empower Lives in Peterborough) a legitimate charity? Yes. H.e.l.p (Helping Empower Lives in Peterborough) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1199149) 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 H.e.l.p (Helping Empower Lives in Peterborough)'s charity number? H.e.l.p (Helping Empower Lives in Peterborough)'s charity number is 1199149. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1199149? Search 1199149 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 H.e.l.p (Helping Empower Lives in Peterborough) do? We provide relief of financial hardship for refugees and asylum seekers within Peterborough and the surrounding areas, by the provision of advice and support, interpreting, translating and advocacy.Assist with the relief of financial hardship among people living or working in and around Peterborough by providing goods and/or services which they could not otherwise afford. Does H.e.l.p (Helping Empower Lives in Peterborough) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for H.e.l.p (Helping Empower Lives in Peterborough). 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 H.e.l.p (Helping Empower Lives in Peterborough)? H.e.l.p (Helping Empower Lives in Peterborough) 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/1199149).