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title: "Side By Side — check charity number 1186481 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Side By Side a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1186481. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Abercarn. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/side-by-side
retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:01:30.713Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Side By Side is a registered charity (number 1186481) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; arts/culture/heritage/science; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £25,897 (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 Side By Side?

Registered charity number

1186481

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Abercarn

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£25,897

Website

[www.raisingourvoice.co.uk](https://www.raisingourvoice.co.uk/)

## What does Side By Side do?

Side by Side provides support to all those with long term conditions, disabilities and/or additional needs through the medium of music at weekly choir rehearsals. Our members are made up of people with illnesses, disabilities and/or additional needs, carers, friends and family and everyone seems to enjoy themselves whilst at each rehearsal.

## What causes is Side By Side registered for?

General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/scienceOther Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Side By Side yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Side By Side 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.
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[Visit charity website](https://www.raisingourvoice.co.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Side By Side a legitimate charity?

Yes. Side By Side is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1186481) 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 Side By Side's charity number?

Side By Side's charity number is 1186481. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1186481?

Search 1186481 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 Side By Side do?

Side by Side provides support to all those with long term conditions, disabilities and/or additional needs through the medium of music at weekly choir rehearsals. Our members are made up of people with illnesses, disabilities and/or additional needs, carers, friends and family and everyone seems to enjoy themselves whilst at each rehearsal.

Does Side By Side have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Side By Side. 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 Side By Side?

Side By Side's website is https://www.raisingourvoice.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/1186481).