--- title: "A Community for Change — check charity number 1196539 | CharityCompare" description: "Is A Community for Change a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1196539. Disability charity based in 1a CUMBERLAND ROAD. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/a-community-for-change retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:41:12.518Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer A Community for Change is a registered charity (number 1196539) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability. 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 A Community for Change? Registered charity number 1196539 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 1a CUMBERLAND ROAD Website [www.acommunityforchange.org.uk](http://www.acommunityforchange.org.uk/) ## What does A Community for Change do? What the charity does: DisabilityWho the charity helps: Children/young PeopleHow the charity helps: Provides Services Provides Advocacy/advice/informationWhere the charity operates: NewhamNewham ## What causes is A Community for Change registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for A Community for Change yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. A Community for Change 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=a-community-for-change&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.acommunityforchange.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is A Community for Change a legitimate charity? Yes. A Community for Change is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196539) 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 A Community for Change's charity number? A Community for Change's charity number is 1196539. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1196539? Search 1196539 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 A Community for Change do? What the charity does: DisabilityWho the charity helps: Children/young PeopleHow the charity helps: Provides Services Provides Advocacy/advice/informationWhere the charity operates: NewhamNewham Does A Community for Change have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for A Community for Change. 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 A Community for Change? A Community for Change's website is http://www.acommunityforchange.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/1196539).