--- title: "Independent-Me — check charity number 1168680 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Independent-Me a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1168680. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 2 West Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/independent-me retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:13:23.572Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Independent-Me is a registered charity (number 1168680) 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; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £150 (year ending 2022-03-31). 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 Independent-Me? Registered charity number 1168680 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 2 West Road Latest income (year ending 2022-03-31) £150 ## What does Independent-Me do? Advice, guidance and support to disabled citizens and carers in Welfare Benefit claims and appeal, advice and support in accessing social care, financial management ## What causes is Independent-Me registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Independent-Me yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Independent-Me 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=independent-me&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Independent-Me a legitimate charity? Yes. Independent-Me is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1168680) 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 Independent-Me's charity number? Independent-Me's charity number is 1168680. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1168680? Search 1168680 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 Independent-Me do? Advice, guidance and support to disabled citizens and carers in Welfare Benefit claims and appeal, advice and support in accessing social care, financial management Does Independent-Me have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Independent-Me. 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 Independent-Me? Independent-Me 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/1168680).