--- title: "Be the Change — check charity number 1187518 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Be the Change a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1187518. Disability charity based in Pershore. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/be-the-change retrieved: 2026-08-18T09:14:58.283Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Be the Change is a registered charity (number 1187518) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; the prevention or relief of poverty; animals. Its latest reported income was £917 (year ending 2024-03-31). 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 Be the Change? Registered charity number 1187518 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Pershore Latest income (year ending 2024-03-31) £917 Website [www.bethechange.charity](http://www.bethechange.charity/) ## What does Be the Change do? We provide support to vulnerable children in Uganda, many of whom are former-child-soldiers. We support them through the schools by offering sponsorship for their school fees and requirements, and vocational training to care-givers amongst other activities. ## What causes is Be the Change registered for? DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAnimals ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Be the Change yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Be the Change 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=be-the-change&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bethechange.charity/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Be the Change a legitimate charity? Yes. Be the Change is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1187518) 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 Be the Change's charity number? Be the Change's charity number is 1187518. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1187518? Search 1187518 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 Be the Change do? We provide support to vulnerable children in Uganda, many of whom are former-child-soldiers. We support them through the schools by offering sponsorship for their school fees and requirements, and vocational training to care-givers amongst other activities. Does Be the Change have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Be the Change. 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 Be the Change? Be the Change's website is http://www.bethechange.charity — 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/1187518).