--- title: "Beacon: for Rare Diseases LTD — check charity number 1149646 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Beacon: for Rare Diseases LTD a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1149646. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Cambridge. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/beacon-for-rare-diseases-ltd retrieved: 2026-08-18T10:41:54.754Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Beacon: for Rare Diseases LTD is a registered charity (number 1149646) 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 £691,035 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Beacon: for Rare Diseases LTD? Registered charity number 1149646 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Cambridge Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £691,035 Website [www.rarebeacon.org](http://www.rarebeacon.org/) ## What does Beacon: for Rare Diseases LTD do? Findacure works to:Empower patient groups to build their patient community, develop as a charity, and drive treatment research and development.Promote collaboration between rare disease stakeholders to facilitate treatment development for all. ## What causes is Beacon: for Rare Diseases LTD registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Beacon: for Rare Diseases LTD yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Beacon: for Rare Diseases LTD 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=beacon-for-rare-diseases-ltd&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.rarebeacon.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Beacon: for Rare Diseases LTD a legitimate charity? Yes. Beacon: for Rare Diseases LTD is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1149646) 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 Beacon: for Rare Diseases LTD's charity number? Beacon: for Rare Diseases LTD's charity number is 1149646. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1149646? Search 1149646 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 Beacon: for Rare Diseases LTD do? Findacure works to:Empower patient groups to build their patient community, develop as a charity, and drive treatment research and development.Promote collaboration between rare disease stakeholders to facilitate treatment development for all. Does Beacon: for Rare Diseases LTD have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Beacon: for Rare Diseases LTD. 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 Beacon: for Rare Diseases LTD? Beacon: for Rare Diseases LTD's website is http://www.rarebeacon.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/1149646).