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title: "Options 4 Change — check charity number 1162000 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Options 4 Change a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1162000. Education/training charity based in Brixton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/options-4-change
retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:22:42.988Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Options 4 Change is a registered charity (number 1162000) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £139,917 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Options 4 Change?

Registered charity number

1162000

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Brixton

Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)

£139,917

Website

[www.options4change.org.uk](http://www.options4change.org.uk/)

## What does Options 4 Change do?

Options 4 Change (O4C) is based in the London Borough of Lambeth and has operated since 2005. O4C provide support to those most at risk seeking to resolve problems that are root causes of inequality, exclusion and disadvantage. Our work with local communities aims to elicit maximum outcomes for those engaging in our education, personal development, youth/parent and community empowerment projects.

## What causes is Options 4 Change registered for?

Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOther Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Options 4 Change yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Options 4 Change 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Options 4 Change a legitimate charity?

Yes. Options 4 Change is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1162000) 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 Options 4 Change's charity number?

Options 4 Change's charity number is 1162000. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1162000?

Search 1162000 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 Options 4 Change do?

Options 4 Change (O4C) is based in the London Borough of Lambeth and has operated since 2005. O4C provide support to those most at risk seeking to resolve problems that are root causes of inequality, exclusion and disadvantage. Our work with local communities aims to elicit maximum outcomes for those engaging in our education, personal development, youth/parent and community empowerment projects.

Does Options 4 Change have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Options 4 Change. 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 Options 4 Change?

Options 4 Change's website is http://www.options4change.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/1162000).