--- title: "Begin Well — check charity number 1190047 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Begin Well a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1190047. Education/training charity based in West Hill. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/begin-well retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:24:54.431Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Begin Well is a registered charity (number 1190047) 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; disability. Its latest reported income was £24,866 (year ending 2025-04-02). 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 Begin Well? Registered charity number 1190047 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location West Hill Latest income (year ending 2025-04-02) £24,866 Website [www.beginwell.org.uk](http://www.beginwell.org.uk/) ## What does Begin Well do? We deliver antenatal classes to expectant parents. ## What causes is Begin Well registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Begin Well yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Begin Well 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=begin-well&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.beginwell.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Begin Well a legitimate charity? Yes. Begin Well is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1190047) 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 Begin Well's charity number? Begin Well's charity number is 1190047. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1190047? Search 1190047 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 Begin Well do? We deliver antenatal classes to expectant parents. Does Begin Well have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Begin Well. 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 Begin Well? Begin Well's website is http://www.beginwell.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/1190047).