--- title: "Live to Give — check charity number 1218529 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Live to Give a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1218529. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Edgware. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/live-to-give retrieved: 2026-08-24T05:59:30.786Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Live to Give is a registered charity (number 1218529) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; animals. 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 Live to Give? Registered charity number 1218529 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Edgware ## What does Live to Give do? THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT: TO PROMOTE HUMANE BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS ANIMALS, TO RELIEVE THOSE IN NEED, BY REASON OF YOUTH, AGE, ILL-HEALTH, DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR OTHER SOCIAL OR ECONOMIC DISADVANTAGE. AND PROTECT GOOD HEALTH BY ORGANISING AND FACILITATING RETREATS AND SIMILAR ACTIVITIES IN THE UK AND INDIA ## What causes is Live to Give registered for? General Charitable PurposesAnimals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Live to Give yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Live to Give 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=live-to-give&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Live to Give a legitimate charity? Yes. Live to Give is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1218529) 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 Live to Give's charity number? Live to Give's charity number is 1218529. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1218529? Search 1218529 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 Live to Give do? THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT: TO PROMOTE HUMANE BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS ANIMALS, TO RELIEVE THOSE IN NEED, BY REASON OF YOUTH, AGE, ILL-HEALTH, DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR OTHER SOCIAL OR ECONOMIC DISADVANTAGE. AND PROTECT GOOD HEALTH BY ORGANISING AND FACILITATING RETREATS AND SIMILAR ACTIVITIES IN THE UK AND INDIA Does Live to Give have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Live to Give. 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 Live to Give? Live to Give 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/1218529).