--- title: "The Shaftesbury Society — check charity number 221948 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Shaftesbury Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 221948. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 1 Coburg St. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-shaftesbury-society retrieved: 2026-08-28T04:04:43.751Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Shaftesbury Society is a registered charity (number 221948) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; disability. Its latest reported income was £846 (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 Shaftesbury Society? Registered charity number 221948 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 1 Coburg St Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £846 Website [www.livability.org.uk](http://www.livability.org.uk/) ## What does The Shaftesbury Society do? In June 2007, The Shaftesbury Society merged with John Grooms, a fellow Christian charity providing care, support and holiday services for disabled people; from that date we transferred our activities together with those of John Grooms to Grooms-Shaftesbury, now formally known as Livability, creating the largest Christian disability charity in the country. ## What causes is The Shaftesbury Society registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Shaftesbury Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Shaftesbury Society 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-shaftesbury-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.livability.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Shaftesbury Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Shaftesbury Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 221948) 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 Shaftesbury Society's charity number? The Shaftesbury Society's charity number is 221948. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 221948? Search 221948 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 Shaftesbury Society do? In June 2007, The Shaftesbury Society merged with John Grooms, a fellow Christian charity providing care, support and holiday services for disabled people; from that date we transferred our activities together with those of John Grooms to Grooms-Shaftesbury, now formally known as Livability, creating the largest Christian disability charity in the country. Does The Shaftesbury Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Shaftesbury Society. 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 Shaftesbury Society? The Shaftesbury Society's website is http://www.livability.org.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/221948).