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title: "Material Difference — check charity number 1194719 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Material Difference a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1194719. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Guildford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/material-difference
retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:46:17.627Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Material Difference is a registered charity (number 1194719) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; 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 Material Difference?

Registered charity number

1194719

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

Guildford

Website

[www.materialdifference.org.uk](http://www.materialdifference.org.uk/)

## What does Material Difference do?

Material Difference aims to address 'Clothing Poverty' in teenagers from families in need. Providing quality pre-loved clothing that will instil a sense of pride and confidence in the wearer in the hope that this will encourage them to participate more fully in school and social activities.

## What causes is Material Difference registered for?

General Charitable PurposesDisability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Material Difference yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Material Difference 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?

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[Visit charity website](http://www.materialdifference.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Material Difference a legitimate charity?

Yes. Material Difference is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1194719) 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 Material Difference's charity number?

Material Difference's charity number is 1194719. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1194719?

Search 1194719 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 Material Difference do?

Material Difference aims to address 'Clothing Poverty' in teenagers from families in need. Providing quality pre-loved clothing that will instil a sense of pride and confidence in the wearer in the hope that this will encourage them to participate more fully in school and social activities.

Does Material Difference have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Material Difference. 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 Material Difference?

Material Difference's website is http://www.materialdifference.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/1194719).