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title: "Penrith Linking Lives — check charity number 1217094 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Penrith Linking Lives a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1217094. Disability charity based in Penrith Parish Centre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/penrith-linking-lives
retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:16:37.702Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Penrith Linking Lives is a registered charity (number 1217094) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: 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 Penrith Linking Lives?

Registered charity number

1217094

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Penrith Parish Centre

Website

[linkinglives.uk/project/penrith](https://linkinglives.uk/project/penrith/)

## What does Penrith Linking Lives do?

The promotion of social inclusion for the public benefit in Penrith and surrounding areas amongst persons who are excluded from society for any reason, but in particular those who are elderly and in poor physical or mental health, assisting them to integrate into society through the provision of one-to-one befriending and through promoting initiatives which promote social inclusion.

## What causes is Penrith Linking Lives registered for?

Disability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Penrith Linking Lives yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Penrith Linking Lives 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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## Frequently asked questions

Is Penrith Linking Lives a legitimate charity?

Yes. Penrith Linking Lives is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1217094) 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 Penrith Linking Lives's charity number?

Penrith Linking Lives's charity number is 1217094. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1217094?

Search 1217094 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 Penrith Linking Lives do?

The promotion of social inclusion for the public benefit in Penrith and surrounding areas amongst persons who are excluded from society for any reason, but in particular those who are elderly and in poor physical or mental health, assisting them to integrate into society through the provision of one-to-one befriending and through promoting initiatives which promote social inclusion.

Does Penrith Linking Lives have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Penrith Linking Lives. 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 Penrith Linking Lives?

Penrith Linking Lives's website is https://linkinglives.uk/project/penrith/ — 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/1217094).