--- title: "Cancer Active Recovery Support — check charity number 1201440 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cancer Active Recovery Support a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1201440. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Measham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cancer-active-recovery-support retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:07:04.775Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cancer Active Recovery Support is a registered charity (number 1201440) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £38,593 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Cancer Active Recovery Support? Registered charity number 1201440 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Measham Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £38,593 Website [www.recoverysupport.org.uk](http://www.recoverysupport.org.uk/) ## What does Cancer Active Recovery Support do? Cancer Active Recovery Support (C.A.R.S.) based Northwest Leicestershire aims to support individuals following a cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery through a variety of free of charge community-based interventions. The charity currently delivers in Leicestershire, but is widening its provision into Staffordshire, Warwickshire and Derbyshire. ## What causes is Cancer Active Recovery Support registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cancer Active Recovery Support yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cancer Active Recovery Support 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=cancer-active-recovery-support&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.recoverysupport.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cancer Active Recovery Support a legitimate charity? Yes. Cancer Active Recovery Support is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1201440) 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 Cancer Active Recovery Support's charity number? Cancer Active Recovery Support's charity number is 1201440. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1201440? Search 1201440 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 Cancer Active Recovery Support do? Cancer Active Recovery Support (C.A.R.S.) based Northwest Leicestershire aims to support individuals following a cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery through a variety of free of charge community-based interventions. The charity currently delivers in Leicestershire, but is widening its provision into Staffordshire, Warwickshire and Derbyshire. Does Cancer Active Recovery Support have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cancer Active Recovery Support. 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 Cancer Active Recovery Support? Cancer Active Recovery Support's website is http://www.recoverysupport.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/1201440).