--- title: "Living a Life — check charity number 1183047 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Living a Life a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1183047. Disability charity based in Penarth. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/living-a-life retrieved: 2026-08-24T04:50:16.505Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Living a Life is a registered charity (number 1183047) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability. 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 Living a Life? Registered charity number 1183047 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Penarth ## What does Living a Life do? We help people receiving care in their home (in the Vale of Glamorgan) do things they enjoy such as chess, gardening, listening to music, birdwatching or whatever they like to talk about or do. We do this by finding people who share their interests, likes and dislikes - 'Soulmates' - who can talk about and do things with them that they both like and enjoy. ## What causes is Living a Life registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Living a Life yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Living a Life 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=living-a-life&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Living a Life a legitimate charity? Yes. Living a Life is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1183047) 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 Living a Life's charity number? Living a Life's charity number is 1183047. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1183047? Search 1183047 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 Living a Life do? We help people receiving care in their home (in the Vale of Glamorgan) do things they enjoy such as chess, gardening, listening to music, birdwatching or whatever they like to talk about or do. We do this by finding people who share their interests, likes and dislikes - 'Soulmates' - who can talk about and do things with them that they both like and enjoy. Does Living a Life have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Living a Life. 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 Living a Life? Living a Life 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/1183047).