--- title: "A Light in the Dark — check charity number 1213913 | CharityCompare" description: "Is A Light in the Dark a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1213913. Disability charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/a-light-in-the-dark retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:02:26.704Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer A Light in the Dark is a registered charity (number 1213913) 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 Light in the Dark? Registered charity number 1213913 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location London Website [Alightinthedark.uk](http://alightinthedark.uk/) ## What does A Light in the Dark do? To advance in life and help young people from the local community for the public benefit through providing or assisting in the provision of appropriate and accessible facilities and services to promote training, employment recreation, emotional support and care, with the object of improving their conditions of life. ## What causes is A Light in the Dark registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for A Light in the Dark yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. A Light in the Dark 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-light-in-the-dark&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://alightinthedark.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is A Light in the Dark a legitimate charity? Yes. A Light in the Dark is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1213913) 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 Light in the Dark's charity number? A Light in the Dark's charity number is 1213913. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1213913? Search 1213913 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 Light in the Dark do? To advance in life and help young people from the local community for the public benefit through providing or assisting in the provision of appropriate and accessible facilities and services to promote training, employment recreation, emotional support and care, with the object of improving their conditions of life. Does A Light in the Dark have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for A Light in the Dark. 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 Light in the Dark? A Light in the Dark's website is http://Alightinthedark.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/1213913).