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Happier Lives Institute

Happier Lives Institute is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, based in Square Works.

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Happier Lives Institute is a registered charity (number 1198178) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £117,578 (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 Happier Lives Institute?

Registered charity number
1198178
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Square Works
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£117,578

What does Happier Lives Institute do?

The Happier Lives Institute connects donors, researchers, and policymakers with the most cost-effective opportunities to increase global wellbeing.Using the latest subjective wellbeing data, we identify the problems that matter most to people and find evidence-based ways to solve them.

What causes is Happier Lives Institute registered for?

Education/training

Why is there no Clarity Score for Happier Lives Institute yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Happier Lives Institute 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Happier Lives Institute a legitimate charity?
Yes. Happier Lives Institute is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1198178) 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 Happier Lives Institute's charity number?
Happier Lives Institute's charity number is 1198178. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1198178?
Search 1198178 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 Happier Lives Institute do?
The Happier Lives Institute connects donors, researchers, and policymakers with the most cost-effective opportunities to increase global wellbeing.Using the latest subjective wellbeing data, we identify the problems that matter most to people and find evidence-based ways to solve them.
Does Happier Lives Institute have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Happier Lives Institute. 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 Happier Lives Institute?
Happier Lives Institute's website is https://www.happierlivesinstitute.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.