--- title: "Better Lives UK — check charity number 1188005 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Better Lives UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1188005. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Abbots Langley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/better-lives-uk retrieved: 2026-08-18T15:14:43.771Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Better Lives UK is a registered charity (number 1188005) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £17,320 (year ending 2025-08-01). 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 Better Lives UK? Registered charity number 1188005 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Abbots Langley Latest income (year ending 2025-08-01) £17,320 Website [www.betterlives.org](http://www.betterlives.org/) ## What does Better Lives UK do? Relief of poverty in developing countries ## What causes is Better Lives UK registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Better Lives UK yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Better Lives UK 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=better-lives-uk&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.betterlives.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Better Lives UK a legitimate charity? Yes. Better Lives UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1188005) 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 Better Lives UK's charity number? Better Lives UK's charity number is 1188005. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1188005? Search 1188005 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 Better Lives UK do? Relief of poverty in developing countries Does Better Lives UK have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Better Lives UK. 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 Better Lives UK? Better Lives UK's website is http://www.betterlives.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/1188005).