--- title: "Alex's Wish — check charity number 1148845 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Alex's Wish a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1148845. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Leicester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/alex-s-wish retrieved: 2026-08-18T13:52:53.950Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Alex's Wish is a registered charity (number 1148845) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £368,599 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Alex's Wish? Registered charity number 1148845 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Leicester Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £368,599 Website [www.alexswish.co.uk](http://www.alexswish.co.uk/) ## What does Alex's Wish do? To preserve and protect the health of children and adults with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy by providing funding for support and scientific research into treatments and cures .To advance the education of the general public in all areas relating to Duchenne by disseminating information on the disease and its treatments and cures. ## What causes is Alex's Wish registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Alex's Wish yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Alex's Wish 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=alex-s-wish&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.alexswish.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Alex's Wish a legitimate charity? Yes. Alex's Wish is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1148845) 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 Alex's Wish's charity number? Alex's Wish's charity number is 1148845. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1148845? Search 1148845 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 Alex's Wish do? To preserve and protect the health of children and adults with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy by providing funding for support and scientific research into treatments and cures .To advance the education of the general public in all areas relating to Duchenne by disseminating information on the disease and its treatments and cures. Does Alex's Wish have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Alex's Wish. 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 Alex's Wish? Alex's Wish's website is http://www.alexswish.co.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/1148845).