--- title: "Steps for Change — check charity number 1193542 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Steps for Change a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1193542. General Charitable Purposes charity based in High Wycombe. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/steps-for-change retrieved: 2026-08-25T23:59:00.646Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Steps for Change is a registered charity (number 1193542) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; overseas aid/famine relief. 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 Steps for Change? Registered charity number 1193542 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location High Wycombe Website [www.stepsofhope.co.uk](http://www.stepsofhope.co.uk/) ## What does Steps for Change do? helping people suffering from the war in lebanon ## What causes is Steps for Change registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityOverseas Aid/famine Relief ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Steps for Change yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Steps for Change 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=steps-for-change&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.stepsofhope.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Steps for Change a legitimate charity? Yes. Steps for Change is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1193542) 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 Steps for Change's charity number? Steps for Change's charity number is 1193542. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1193542? Search 1193542 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 Steps for Change do? helping people suffering from the war in lebanon Does Steps for Change have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Steps for Change. 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 Steps for Change? Steps for Change's website is http://www.stepsofhope.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/1193542).