--- title: "Achieve Change and Engagement Ace — check charity number 1147278 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Achieve Change and Engagement Ace a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1147278. Education/training charity based in Lancaster. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/achieve-change-and-engagement-ace retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:37:08.331Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Achieve Change and Engagement Ace is a registered charity (number 1147278) 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; disability. Its latest reported income was £159,974 (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 Achieve Change and Engagement Ace? Registered charity number 1147278 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Lancaster Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £159,974 Website [www.a-c-e.org.uk](http://www.a-c-e.org.uk/) ## What does Achieve Change and Engagement Ace do? Achieve Change and Engagement has built up a reputation for delivering quality work that makes a difference to the lives of young people and influences adult decisions. It has enabled young people to influence services and the work force to improve social inclusion of all young people and especially those with poor mental health. ## What causes is Achieve Change and Engagement Ace registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Achieve Change and Engagement Ace yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Achieve Change and Engagement Ace 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=achieve-change-and-engagement-ace&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.a-c-e.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Achieve Change and Engagement Ace a legitimate charity? Yes. Achieve Change and Engagement Ace is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1147278) 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 Achieve Change and Engagement Ace's charity number? Achieve Change and Engagement Ace's charity number is 1147278. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1147278? Search 1147278 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 Achieve Change and Engagement Ace do? Achieve Change and Engagement has built up a reputation for delivering quality work that makes a difference to the lives of young people and influences adult decisions. It has enabled young people to influence services and the work force to improve social inclusion of all young people and especially those with poor mental health. Does Achieve Change and Engagement Ace have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Achieve Change and Engagement Ace. 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 Achieve Change and Engagement Ace? Achieve Change and Engagement Ace's website is http://www.a-c-e.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/1147278).