--- title: "Shades of Different — check charity number 1198481 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Shades of Different a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1198481. Education/training charity based in Ashley Heath. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/shades-of-different retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:11:56.267Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Shades of Different is a registered charity (number 1198481) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability. Its latest reported income was £673 (year ending 2025-10-01). 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 Shades of Different? Registered charity number 1198481 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Ashley Heath Latest income (year ending 2025-10-01) £673 Website [www.shadesofdifferent.com](https://www.shadesofdifferent.com/) ## What does Shades of Different do? Provide therapies and equipment for differently able children including music therapy, speech therapy and sensory integration occupational therapy. ## What causes is Shades of Different registered for? Education/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Shades of Different yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Shades of Different 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=shades-of-different&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.shadesofdifferent.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Shades of Different a legitimate charity? Yes. Shades of Different is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1198481) 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 Shades of Different's charity number? Shades of Different's charity number is 1198481. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1198481? Search 1198481 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 Shades of Different do? Provide therapies and equipment for differently able children including music therapy, speech therapy and sensory integration occupational therapy. Does Shades of Different have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shades of Different. 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 Shades of Different? Shades of Different's website is https://www.shadesofdifferent.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/1198481).