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title: "Able (Action for a Better Life) — check charity number 1068536 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Able (Action for a Better Life) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1068536. Education/training charity based in Melksham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/able-action-for-a-better-life
retrieved: 2026-08-18T03:20:24.484Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Able (Action for a Better Life) is a registered charity (number 1068536) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £1,005,483 (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 Able (Action for a Better Life)?

Registered charity number

1068536

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Melksham

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£1,005,483

Website

[www.ableuk.org](http://www.ableuk.org/)

## What does Able (Action for a Better Life) do?

care in the community for persons with complex mental health problems. ABLE manages 23 bed spaces in registered homes and supported houses.

## What causes is Able (Action for a Better Life) registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesAccommodation/housing

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Able (Action for a Better Life) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Able (Action for a Better Life) 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Able (Action for a Better Life) a legitimate charity?

Yes. Able (Action for a Better Life) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1068536) 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 Able (Action for a Better Life)'s charity number?

Able (Action for a Better Life)'s charity number is 1068536. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1068536?

Search 1068536 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 Able (Action for a Better Life) do?

care in the community for persons with complex mental health problems. ABLE manages 23 bed spaces in registered homes and supported houses.

Does Able (Action for a Better Life) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Able (Action for a Better Life). 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 Able (Action for a Better Life)?

Able (Action for a Better Life)'s website is http://www.ableuk.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/1068536).