--- title: "Look Around — check charity number 1149672 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Look Around a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1149672. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives 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/look-around retrieved: 2026-08-24T15:03:43.479Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Look Around is a registered charity (number 1149672) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. 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 Look Around? Registered charity number 1149672 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Orpington Website [www.lookaround.org.uk](http://www.lookaround.org.uk/) ## What does Look Around do? Look Around help those less advantaged: disabled, orphaned, victims of substance misuse, prisoners and the destitute. ## What causes is Look Around registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Look Around yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Look Around 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=look-around&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.lookaround.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Look Around a legitimate charity? Yes. Look Around is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1149672) 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 Look Around's charity number? Look Around's charity number is 1149672. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1149672? Search 1149672 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 Look Around do? Look Around help those less advantaged: disabled, orphaned, victims of substance misuse, prisoners and the destitute. Does Look Around have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Look Around. 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 Look Around? Look Around's website is http://www.lookaround.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/1149672).