--- title: "Lifting the Blues — check charity number 1169498 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lifting the Blues a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1169498. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in 95 Promenade. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lifting-the-blues retrieved: 2026-08-23T19:54:44.867Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lifting the Blues is a registered charity (number 1169498) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £3,000 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Lifting the Blues? Registered charity number 1169498 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 95 Promenade Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £3,000 ## What does Lifting the Blues do? The charity holds music cafe events which act as a way of providing support, education, information and advice for carers of people living with mental illness who live in Gloucestershire. To date the cafes have been held in Stroud. The charity has also made concerted efforts to raise awareness of the resources it provides for the benefit of carers of those with mental illness. ## What causes is Lifting the Blues registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lifting the Blues yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lifting the Blues 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-the-blues&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lifting the Blues a legitimate charity? Yes. Lifting the Blues is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1169498) 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 the Blues's charity number? Lifting the Blues's charity number is 1169498. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1169498? Search 1169498 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 the Blues do? The charity holds music cafe events which act as a way of providing support, education, information and advice for carers of people living with mental illness who live in Gloucestershire. To date the cafes have been held in Stroud. The charity has also made concerted efforts to raise awareness of the resources it provides for the benefit of carers of those with mental illness. Does Lifting the Blues have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lifting the Blues. 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 the Blues? Lifting the Blues 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/1169498).