--- title: "Living on Bereavement Service — check charity number 1166617 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Living on Bereavement Service a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1166617. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Orpington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/living-on-bereavement-service retrieved: 2026-08-24T07:19:42.149Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Living on Bereavement Service is a registered charity (number 1166617) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £77,427 (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 Living on Bereavement Service? Registered charity number 1166617 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Orpington Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £77,427 Website [livingon.org.uk](http://livingon.org.uk/) ## What does Living on Bereavement Service do? Living On supports children and young people and their families in Orpington, Kent when someone they love has died. We run grief groups throughout the year that aim to bring families and children together in order that they feel they are not alone. We also have a Buddy service which is when a family has just lost a loved one, we connect with the family and provide support. ## What causes is Living on Bereavement Service registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Living on Bereavement Service yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Living on Bereavement Service 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-on-bereavement-service&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://livingon.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Living on Bereavement Service a legitimate charity? Yes. Living on Bereavement Service is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1166617) 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 on Bereavement Service's charity number? Living on Bereavement Service's charity number is 1166617. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1166617? Search 1166617 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 on Bereavement Service do? Living On supports children and young people and their families in Orpington, Kent when someone they love has died. We run grief groups throughout the year that aim to bring families and children together in order that they feel they are not alone. We also have a Buddy service which is when a family has just lost a loved one, we connect with the family and provide support. Does Living on Bereavement Service have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Living on Bereavement Service. 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 on Bereavement Service? Living on Bereavement Service's website is http://livingon.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/1166617).