--- title: "Active Independence — check charity number 1148975 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Active Independence a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1148975. General Charitable Purposes charity based in PO Box 1626. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/active-independence retrieved: 2026-08-18T05:18:22.913Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Active Independence is a registered charity (number 1148975) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £155,579 (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 Active Independence? Registered charity number 1148975 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location PO Box 1626 Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £155,579 Website [www.activeindependence.org](http://www.activeindependence.org/) ## What does Active Independence do? To provide information, advice, advocacy, training and support to enable Disabled people to have choice and control to live independent livesTo raise aspirations and confidence amongst Disabled people, families and carers to facilitate choice, control and independent livingTo campaign for the right for Disabled people to have choice and control in order to live independently and with dignity ## What causes is Active Independence registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Active Independence yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Active Independence 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=active-independence&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.activeindependence.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Active Independence a legitimate charity? Yes. Active Independence is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1148975) 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 Active Independence's charity number? Active Independence's charity number is 1148975. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1148975? Search 1148975 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 Active Independence do? To provide information, advice, advocacy, training and support to enable Disabled people to have choice and control to live independent livesTo raise aspirations and confidence amongst Disabled people, families and carers to facilitate choice, control and independent livingTo campaign for the right for Disabled people to have choice and control in order to live independently and with dignity Does Active Independence have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Active Independence. 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 Active Independence? Active Independence's website is http://www.activeindependence.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/1148975).