--- title: "Lift UK — check charity number 1147360 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lift UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1147360. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Lightwater. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lift-uk retrieved: 2026-08-23T19:54:45.602Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lift UK is a registered charity (number 1147360) 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 £181,140 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Lift UK? Registered charity number 1147360 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Lightwater Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £181,140 Website [www.liftuk.org](http://www.liftuk.org/) ## What does Lift UK do? LIFT UK fundraises and accepts donations in order to provide monies via a grant application to selected overseas projects. The overseas projects report regularly to LIFT in order to ensure correct usage of funds. ## What causes is Lift UK registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lift UK yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lift 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=lift-uk&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.liftuk.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lift UK a legitimate charity? Yes. Lift UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1147360) 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 Lift UK's charity number? Lift UK's charity number is 1147360. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1147360? Search 1147360 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 Lift UK do? LIFT UK fundraises and accepts donations in order to provide monies via a grant application to selected overseas projects. The overseas projects report regularly to LIFT in order to ensure correct usage of funds. Does Lift UK have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lift 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 Lift UK? Lift UK's website is http://www.liftuk.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](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/1147360).