--- title: "Spotlight UK — check charity number 1129258 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Spotlight UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1129258. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Basingstoke. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/spotlight-uk retrieved: 2026-08-25T07:18:57.921Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Spotlight UK is a registered charity (number 1129258) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £228,323 (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 Spotlight UK? Registered charity number 1129258 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Basingstoke Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £228,323 Website [www.spotlightuk.org](http://www.spotlightuk.org/) ## What does Spotlight UK do? TO ADVANCE IN LIFE AND RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS THROUGH:THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES PROVIDED IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE, DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE.PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES WHICH DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS ## What causes is Spotlight UK registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Spotlight UK yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Spotlight UK 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=spotlight-uk&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.spotlightuk.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Spotlight UK a legitimate charity? Yes. Spotlight UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1129258) 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 Spotlight UK's charity number? Spotlight UK's charity number is 1129258. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1129258? Search 1129258 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 Spotlight UK do? TO ADVANCE IN LIFE AND RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS THROUGH:THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES PROVIDED IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE, DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE.PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES WHICH DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS Does Spotlight UK have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Spotlight UK. 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 Spotlight UK? Spotlight UK's website is http://www.spotlightuk.org — 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/1129258).