--- title: "Respite for Carers — check charity number 1150399 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Respite for Carers a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1150399. Other Charitable Purposes charity based in Stanmore. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/respite-for-carers retrieved: 2026-08-23T19:55:10.720Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Respite for Carers is a registered charity (number 1150399) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: other charitable purposes. 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 Respite for Carers? Registered charity number 1150399 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Stanmore Website [www.repsiteforcarers.com](http://www.repsiteforcarers.com/) ## What does Respite for Carers do? Respite for Carers was set up to provide free breaks for carers in need of a well-deserved rest. The income for the charity is made up of donations from local companies, and the newly launched Stairlift Recycling Scheme, a dynamic initiative which was set up to remove and refurbish unwanted stairlifts, a need identified by local authorities. ## What causes is Respite for Carers registered for? Other Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Respite for Carers yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Respite for Carers 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=respite-for-carers&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.repsiteforcarers.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Respite for Carers a legitimate charity? Yes. Respite for Carers is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1150399) 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 Respite for Carers's charity number? Respite for Carers's charity number is 1150399. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1150399? Search 1150399 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 Respite for Carers do? Respite for Carers was set up to provide free breaks for carers in need of a well-deserved rest. The income for the charity is made up of donations from local companies, and the newly launched Stairlift Recycling Scheme, a dynamic initiative which was set up to remove and refurbish unwanted stairlifts, a need identified by local authorities. Does Respite for Carers have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Respite for Carers. 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 Respite for Carers? Respite for Carers's website is http://www.repsiteforcarers.com — 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/1150399).