--- title: "Living Words Arts — check charity number 1157780 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Living Words Arts a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1157780. Education/training charity based in Glassworks. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/living-words-arts retrieved: 2026-08-24T11:15:22.149Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Living Words Arts is a registered charity (number 1157780) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £68,638 (year ending 2024-11-30). 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 Words Arts? Registered charity number 1157780 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Glassworks Latest income (year ending 2024-11-30) £68,638 Website [www.livingwords.org.uk](http://www.livingwords.org.uk/) ## What does Living Words Arts do? Working with people experiencing dementia and isolated and disempowered people, Living Words supports free speech and expression. The work enables individuals to feel heard and understood, even when communication seems lost. Inspired by this participatory work we create anthologies, performances and events. ## What causes is Living Words Arts registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Living Words Arts yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Living Words Arts 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-words-arts&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.livingwords.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Living Words Arts a legitimate charity? Yes. Living Words Arts is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1157780) 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 Words Arts's charity number? Living Words Arts's charity number is 1157780. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1157780? Search 1157780 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 Words Arts do? Working with people experiencing dementia and isolated and disempowered people, Living Words supports free speech and expression. The work enables individuals to feel heard and understood, even when communication seems lost. Inspired by this participatory work we create anthologies, performances and events. Does Living Words Arts have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Living Words Arts. 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 Words Arts? Living Words Arts's website is http://www.livingwords.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/1157780).