--- title: "Lima Aspirations — check charity number 1197788 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lima Aspirations a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197788. Education/training 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/lima-aspirations retrieved: 2026-08-23T18:47:57.860Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lima Aspirations is a registered charity (number 1197788) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. 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 Lima Aspirations? Registered charity number 1197788 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location London Website [www.limaaspirations.org](http://www.limaaspirations.org/) ## What does Lima Aspirations do? Provide tutoring, advice, and financial support to children aged16-18 in Lima, Peru to apply to universities in the USA as undergraduates including by:(a) Running workshops with students to provide individual support to studentsregarding their applications(b) Providing grants to cover the cost of application and test fees. ## What causes is Lima Aspirations registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lima Aspirations yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lima Aspirations 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=lima-aspirations&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.limaaspirations.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lima Aspirations a legitimate charity? Yes. Lima Aspirations is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197788) 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 Lima Aspirations's charity number? Lima Aspirations's charity number is 1197788. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1197788? Search 1197788 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 Lima Aspirations do? Provide tutoring, advice, and financial support to children aged16-18 in Lima, Peru to apply to universities in the USA as undergraduates including by:(a) Running workshops with students to provide individual support to studentsregarding their applications(b) Providing grants to cover the cost of application and test fees. Does Lima Aspirations have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lima Aspirations. 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 Lima Aspirations? Lima Aspirations's website is http://www.limaaspirations.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/1197788).