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title: "Strides! (Leicester) — check charity number 1140517 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Strides! (Leicester) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1140517. Education/training charity based in Rothley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/strides-leicester
retrieved: 2026-08-26T04:18:23.686Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Strides! (Leicester) is a registered charity (number 1140517) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £6,961 (year ending 2025-01-25). 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 Strides! (Leicester)?

Registered charity number

1140517

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Rothley

Latest income (year ending 2025-01-25)

£6,961

Website

[www.stridesleicester.plus.com](http://www.stridesleicester.plus.com/)

## What does Strides! (Leicester) do?

IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT, MEMBERS HAVE THE FREEDOM TO TALK, TAKE DECISIONS AND GAIN INDEPENDENCE. ACTIVITIES PROMOTE BETTER MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH: A STIMULATING PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITY IN LEICESTER; A FOCUS ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND DIET; CONTACT WITH OTHER, SIMILAR GROUPS; SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS THROUGH A PERIOD OF CHANGE IN THE BENEFITS SYSTEM.

## What causes is Strides! (Leicester) registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Strides! (Leicester) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Strides! (Leicester) 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Strides! (Leicester) a legitimate charity?

Yes. Strides! (Leicester) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1140517) 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 Strides! (Leicester)'s charity number?

Strides! (Leicester)'s charity number is 1140517. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1140517?

Search 1140517 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 Strides! (Leicester) do?

IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT, MEMBERS HAVE THE FREEDOM TO TALK, TAKE DECISIONS AND GAIN INDEPENDENCE. ACTIVITIES PROMOTE BETTER MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH: A STIMULATING PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITY IN LEICESTER; A FOCUS ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND DIET; CONTACT WITH OTHER, SIMILAR GROUPS; SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS THROUGH A PERIOD OF CHANGE IN THE BENEFITS SYSTEM.

Does Strides! (Leicester) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Strides! (Leicester). 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 Strides! (Leicester)?

Strides! (Leicester)'s website is http://www.stridesleicester.plus.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/1140517).