--- title: "Help for Change — check charity number 1198655 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Help for Change a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1198655. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/help-for-change retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:47:28.161Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Help for Change is a registered charity (number 1198655) 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 £404 (year ending 2024-11-30). 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 Help for Change? Registered charity number 1198655 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location London Latest income (year ending 2024-11-30) £404 Website [www.helpforchange.co.uk](http://www.helpforchange.co.uk/) ## What does Help for Change do? Help for Change is a London based community group that provides support, funding, and education to people of any age who are in need, low income, disable, Alzheimer's, Dementia and of any ethnic background. ## What causes is Help for Change registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Help for Change yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Help for Change 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=help-for-change&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.helpforchange.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Help for Change a legitimate charity? Yes. Help for Change is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1198655) 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 Help for Change's charity number? Help for Change's charity number is 1198655. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1198655? Search 1198655 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 Help for Change do? Help for Change is a London based community group that provides support, funding, and education to people of any age who are in need, low income, disable, Alzheimer's, Dementia and of any ethnic background. Does Help for Change have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Help for Change. 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 Help for Change? Help for Change's website is http://www.helpforchange.co.uk — 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/1198655).