--- title: "The Lawrence Centre — check charity number 1146960 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Lawrence Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1146960. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 37 Chamberlain Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-lawrence-centre retrieved: 2026-08-26T17:24:06.532Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Lawrence Centre is a registered charity (number 1146960) 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 £164,995 (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 The Lawrence Centre? Registered charity number 1146960 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 37 Chamberlain Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £164,995 ## What does The Lawrence Centre do? We provide day opportunities for older people including those living with memory loss and other health issues. We are open 5 days a week and 1 Saturday a month with up to 20 people a day attending. Our main aim is to help prevent social isolation and give family carers a break. We also provide an outreach service to promote physical and mental wellbeing and companionship. ## What causes is The Lawrence Centre registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Lawrence Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Lawrence Centre 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=the-lawrence-centre&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Lawrence Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. The Lawrence Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1146960) 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 The Lawrence Centre's charity number? The Lawrence Centre's charity number is 1146960. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1146960? Search 1146960 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 The Lawrence Centre do? We provide day opportunities for older people including those living with memory loss and other health issues. We are open 5 days a week and 1 Saturday a month with up to 20 people a day attending. Our main aim is to help prevent social isolation and give family carers a break. We also provide an outreach service to promote physical and mental wellbeing and companionship. Does The Lawrence Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Lawrence Centre. 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 The Lawrence Centre? The Lawrence Centre does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1146960).