--- title: "Platform for Life — check charity number 1176429 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Platform for Life a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1176429. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Parade Enterprise Centre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/platform-for-life retrieved: 2026-08-24T04:49:14.503Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Platform for Life is a registered charity (number 1176429) 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. Its latest reported income was £376,606 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Platform for Life? Registered charity number 1176429 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Parade Enterprise Centre Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £376,606 Website [www.platformforlife.org.uk](http://www.platformforlife.org.uk/) ## What does Platform for Life do? We specialise in counselling (psychotherapy) and other support to adults and children who are experiencing multiple challenges in their lives and who have difficulty accessing other counselling services. We work with a) parents, parents-to-be and carers, families and parent-child relationships, couples and children. We work from the heart of deprived neighbourhoods in the Chester area. ## What causes is Platform for Life registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Platform for Life yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Platform for Life 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=platform-for-life&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.platformforlife.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Platform for Life a legitimate charity? Yes. Platform for Life is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1176429) 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 Platform for Life's charity number? Platform for Life's charity number is 1176429. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1176429? Search 1176429 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 Platform for Life do? We specialise in counselling (psychotherapy) and other support to adults and children who are experiencing multiple challenges in their lives and who have difficulty accessing other counselling services. We work with a) parents, parents-to-be and carers, families and parent-child relationships, couples and children. We work from the heart of deprived neighbourhoods in the Chester area. Does Platform for Life have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Platform for Life. 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 Platform for Life? Platform for Life's website is http://www.platformforlife.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/1176429).