--- title: "Services for Independent Living — check charity number 1099020 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Services for Independent Living a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1099020. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Unit 1-2. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/services-for-independent-living retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:53:14.049Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Services for Independent Living is a registered charity (number 1099020) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £3,521,498 (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 Services for Independent Living? Registered charity number 1099020 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Unit 1-2 Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £3,521,498 Website [www.s4il.co.uk](http://www.s4il.co.uk/) ## What does Services for Independent Living do? To enable people affected by disabilities to exercise choice and control, to live independent lives, and to actively participate in society. Services for Independent Living provides:- Direct Payments Support- Payroll Service - Financial Administration Service- Home Support Service ## What causes is Services for Independent Living registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Services for Independent Living yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Services for Independent Living 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=services-for-independent-living&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.s4il.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Services for Independent Living a legitimate charity? Yes. Services for Independent Living is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1099020) 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 Services for Independent Living's charity number? Services for Independent Living's charity number is 1099020. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1099020? Search 1099020 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 Services for Independent Living do? To enable people affected by disabilities to exercise choice and control, to live independent lives, and to actively participate in society. Services for Independent Living provides:- Direct Payments Support- Payroll Service - Financial Administration Service- Home Support Service Does Services for Independent Living have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Services for Independent Living. 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 Services for Independent Living? Services for Independent Living's website is http://www.s4il.co.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/1099020).