--- title: "Become Charity — check charity number 1010518 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Become Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1010518. Education/training charity based in 88 Old Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/become-charity retrieved: 2026-08-18T12:04:47.048Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Become Charity is a registered charity (number 1010518) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £1,959,629 (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 Become Charity? Registered charity number 1010518 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 88 Old Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,959,629 Website [www.becomecharity.org.uk](http://www.becomecharity.org.uk/) ## What does Become Charity do? We work to improve the lives and life chances of young people in care & care leavers. We inform and support them via our publications and learning & skills workshops; we influence policy & practice by ensuring their views and experiences are heard; we provide support materials for foster carers and others responsible for their welfare & education and we develop innovative projects & best practice. ## What causes is Become Charity registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Become Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Become Charity 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=become-charity&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.becomecharity.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Become Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. Become Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1010518) 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 Become Charity's charity number? Become Charity's charity number is 1010518. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1010518? Search 1010518 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 Become Charity do? We work to improve the lives and life chances of young people in care & care leavers. We inform and support them via our publications and learning & skills workshops; we influence policy & practice by ensuring their views and experiences are heard; we provide support materials for foster carers and others responsible for their welfare & education and we develop innovative projects & best practice. Does Become Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Become Charity. 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 Become Charity? Become Charity's website is http://www.becomecharity.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/1010518).