--- title: "Positive Strokes — check charity number 1117387 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Positive Strokes a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1117387. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Redcar. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/positive-strokes retrieved: 2026-08-24T17:59:29.183Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Positive Strokes is a registered charity (number 1117387) 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 £2,007 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Positive Strokes? Registered charity number 1117387 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Redcar Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £2,007 ## What does Positive Strokes do? Our charity looks after stroke patients and their carers. When people come out of hospital after stroke once their needs have been assessed by social services and provided with all necessary equipment they are left entirely on their own. This means that because of their disabilities they are mainly confined to their home. We endeavour to bring them back socially into the real world. ## What causes is Positive Strokes registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Positive Strokes yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Positive Strokes 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=positive-strokes&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Positive Strokes a legitimate charity? Yes. Positive Strokes is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1117387) 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 Positive Strokes's charity number? Positive Strokes's charity number is 1117387. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1117387? Search 1117387 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 Positive Strokes do? Our charity looks after stroke patients and their carers. When people come out of hospital after stroke once their needs have been assessed by social services and provided with all necessary equipment they are left entirely on their own. This means that because of their disabilities they are mainly confined to their home. We endeavour to bring them back socially into the real world. Does Positive Strokes have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Positive Strokes. 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 Positive Strokes? Positive Strokes does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1117387).