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title: "Lives in Focus — check charity number 1195994 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Lives in Focus a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1195994. Education/training charity based in Nairdwood Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lives-in-focus
retrieved: 2026-08-24T04:49:33.116Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Lives in Focus is a registered charity (number 1195994) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £851 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Lives in Focus?

Registered charity number

1195994

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Nairdwood Lane

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£851

Website

[www.livesinfocus.org.uk](http://www.livesinfocus.org.uk/)

## What does Lives in Focus do?

We help young disadvantaged children to learn to tap into their creativity by teaching photography workshops to children who may otherwise never pick up a camera. We teach composition as well as technical photography and then sell the childrens artwork to raise money for local projects.

## What causes is Lives in Focus registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lives in Focus yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lives in Focus 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Lives in Focus a legitimate charity?

Yes. Lives in Focus is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1195994) 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 Lives in Focus's charity number?

Lives in Focus's charity number is 1195994. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1195994?

Search 1195994 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 Lives in Focus do?

We help young disadvantaged children to learn to tap into their creativity by teaching photography workshops to children who may otherwise never pick up a camera. We teach composition as well as technical photography and then sell the childrens artwork to raise money for local projects.

Does Lives in Focus have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lives in Focus. 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 Lives in Focus?

Lives in Focus's website is http://www.livesinfocus.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/1195994).