--- title: "Lunch Positive — check charity number 1178264 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lunch Positive a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1178264. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Community Base. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lunch-positive-2 retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:58:55.168Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lunch Positive is a registered charity (number 1178264) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; 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 Lunch Positive? Registered charity number 1178264 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Community Base Website [www.lunchpositive.org](http://www.lunchpositive.org/) ## What does Lunch Positive do? To relieve the needs of persons affected by HIV, by the provision of a lunch service, information and advice on healthy eating and lifestyles, and a signposting service to other HIV and nutritional support services. ## What causes is Lunch Positive registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lunch Positive yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lunch Positive 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=lunch-positive-2&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.lunchpositive.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lunch Positive a legitimate charity? Yes. Lunch Positive is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178264) 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 Lunch Positive's charity number? Lunch Positive's charity number is 1178264. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1178264? Search 1178264 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 Lunch Positive do? To relieve the needs of persons affected by HIV, by the provision of a lunch service, information and advice on healthy eating and lifestyles, and a signposting service to other HIV and nutritional support services. Does Lunch Positive have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lunch Positive. 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 Lunch Positive? Lunch Positive's website is http://www.lunchpositive.org — 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/1178264).