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title: "Age Alive — check charity number 1172561 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Age Alive a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1172561. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Clarence House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/age-alive
retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:25:19.468Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Age Alive is a registered charity (number 1172561) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £41,441 (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 Age Alive?

Registered charity number

1172561

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Clarence House

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£41,441

Website

[www.agealive.org.uk](http://www.agealive.org.uk/)

## What does Age Alive do?

To develop the capacity and skills of members of BME Over 50s of social disadvantage community of Newport and District in such a way that they are better able to identify and help to meet their needs: In Creative Writing, Performing Art, Story-telling, Choir singing, Handcraft, Walking, Swimming, Healthy eating, Exercise, enabling them to participate more fully in society.

## What causes is Age Alive registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Age Alive yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Age Alive 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Age Alive a legitimate charity?

Yes. Age Alive is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172561) 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 Age Alive's charity number?

Age Alive's charity number is 1172561. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1172561?

Search 1172561 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 Age Alive do?

To develop the capacity and skills of members of BME Over 50s of social disadvantage community of Newport and District in such a way that they are better able to identify and help to meet their needs: In Creative Writing, Performing Art, Story-telling, Choir singing, Handcraft, Walking, Swimming, Healthy eating, Exercise, enabling them to participate more fully in society.

Does Age Alive have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Age Alive. 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 Age Alive?

Age Alive's website is http://www.agealive.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/1172561).