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title: "Why Me? UK — check charity number 1137123 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Why Me? UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1137123. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 6 Canterbury Crescent. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/why-me-uk
retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:07:50.239Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Why Me? UK is a registered charity (number 1137123) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £241,925 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Why Me? UK?

Registered charity number

1137123

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

6 Canterbury Crescent

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£241,925

Website

[www.why-me.org](http://www.why-me.org/)

## What does Why Me? UK do?

Why me? Transforming Lives through Restorative Justice

## What causes is Why Me? UK registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Why Me? UK yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Why Me? UK 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.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.why-me.org/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Why Me? UK a legitimate charity?

Yes. Why Me? UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1137123) 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 Why Me? UK's charity number?

Why Me? UK's charity number is 1137123. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1137123?

Search 1137123 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 Why Me? UK do?

Why me? Transforming Lives through Restorative Justice

Does Why Me? UK have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Why Me? UK. 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 Why Me? UK?

Why Me? UK's website is http://www.why-me.org — 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/1137123).