--- title: "Lifting Lives — check charity number 1217316 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lifting Lives a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1217316. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 2 Vine Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lifting-lives retrieved: 2026-08-23T19:54:09.022Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lifting Lives is a registered charity (number 1217316) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. 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 Lifting Lives? Registered charity number 1217316 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 2 Vine Street Website [liftinglives.org.uk](http://liftinglives.org.uk/) ## What does Lifting Lives do? We manage the Community Benefit Fund for LHC Procurement Group. We aim to work in partnership with any public, private or third-sector organisation that shares our values and believes in working at a local level to improve lives and places. ## What causes is Lifting Lives registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lifting Lives yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lifting Lives 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=lifting-lives&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://liftinglives.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lifting Lives a legitimate charity? Yes. Lifting Lives is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1217316) 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 Lifting Lives's charity number? Lifting Lives's charity number is 1217316. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1217316? Search 1217316 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 Lifting Lives do? We manage the Community Benefit Fund for LHC Procurement Group. We aim to work in partnership with any public, private or third-sector organisation that shares our values and believes in working at a local level to improve lives and places. Does Lifting Lives have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lifting Lives. 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 Lifting Lives? Lifting Lives's website is http://liftinglives.org.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/1217316).