--- title: "The Will to Survive — check charity number 1194617 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Will to Survive a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1194617. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 17 Grainbeck Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-will-to-survive retrieved: 2026-08-28T15:14:09.881Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Will to Survive is a registered charity (number 1194617) 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 £148 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Will to Survive? Registered charity number 1194617 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 17 Grainbeck Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £148 ## What does The Will to Survive do? Provide information about issues relating to sexual abuse, and signpost people to services in West Yorkshire that can provide support for those affected by sexual abuse. Provision of small grants towards activities and services that can improve the physical or emotional wellbeing of people affected by sexual abuse. ## What causes is The Will to Survive registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Will to Survive yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Will to Survive 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-will-to-survive&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Will to Survive a legitimate charity? Yes. The Will to Survive is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1194617) 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 Will to Survive's charity number? The Will to Survive's charity number is 1194617. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1194617? Search 1194617 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 Will to Survive do? Provide information about issues relating to sexual abuse, and signpost people to services in West Yorkshire that can provide support for those affected by sexual abuse. Provision of small grants towards activities and services that can improve the physical or emotional wellbeing of people affected by sexual abuse. Does The Will to Survive have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Will to Survive. 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 Will to Survive? The Will to Survive 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/1194617).