--- title: "Living Waters Social Enterprises — check charity number 1182042 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Living Waters Social Enterprises a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1182042. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Southampton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/living-waters-social-enterprises retrieved: 2026-08-24T08:36:41.010Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Living Waters Social Enterprises is a registered charity (number 1182042) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £3,700 (year ending 2025-02-27). 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 Waters Social Enterprises? Registered charity number 1182042 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Southampton Latest income (year ending 2025-02-27) £3,700 Website [lwse.org.uk](http://lwse.org.uk/) ## What does Living Waters Social Enterprises do? Living Waters Social Enterprises aims to bring support and relief to the poor living in the slum areas of Nairobi by helping to start social enterprise businesses that will use their profits to support the community, for example by sponsoring school teachers.We also aim to support local people to set up their own businesses through supporting Micro Enterprise schemes. ## What causes is Living Waters Social Enterprises registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Living Waters Social Enterprises yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Living Waters Social Enterprises 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-waters-social-enterprises&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://lwse.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Living Waters Social Enterprises a legitimate charity? Yes. Living Waters Social Enterprises is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1182042) 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 Waters Social Enterprises's charity number? Living Waters Social Enterprises's charity number is 1182042. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1182042? Search 1182042 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 Waters Social Enterprises do? Living Waters Social Enterprises aims to bring support and relief to the poor living in the slum areas of Nairobi by helping to start social enterprise businesses that will use their profits to support the community, for example by sponsoring school teachers.We also aim to support local people to set up their own businesses through supporting Micro Enterprise schemes. Does Living Waters Social Enterprises have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Living Waters Social Enterprises. 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 Waters Social Enterprises? Living Waters Social Enterprises's website is http://lwse.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/1182042).