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Registered charity · No. 1181312CIOChichester Road

Lipoedema UK

Lipoedema UK is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, based in Chichester Road.

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Lipoedema UK is a registered charity (number 1181312) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £118,189 (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 Lipoedema UK?

Registered charity number
1181312
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
Chichester Road
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£118,189

What does Lipoedema UK do?

Our focus is to educate doctors, health professionals and the public about Lipoedema and its symptoms, so it may be diagnosed and treated earlier. We provide a range of information, support, carry out/facilitate and disseminate research. Our belief is that with earlier diagnosis and treatment women can prevent developing further complications and manage their Lipoedema.

What causes is Lipoedema UK registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Lipoedema UK yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lipoedema 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lipoedema UK a legitimate charity?
Yes. Lipoedema UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1181312) 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 Lipoedema UK's charity number?
Lipoedema UK's charity number is 1181312. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1181312?
Search 1181312 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 Lipoedema UK do?
Our focus is to educate doctors, health professionals and the public about Lipoedema and its symptoms, so it may be diagnosed and treated earlier. We provide a range of information, support, carry out/facilitate and disseminate research. Our belief is that with earlier diagnosis and treatment women can prevent developing further complications and manage their Lipoedema.
Does Lipoedema UK have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lipoedema 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 Lipoedema UK?
Lipoedema UK's website is https://www.lipoedema.co.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.