--- title: "Change a Life Now — check charity number 1175588 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Change a Life Now a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1175588. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Argosy House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/change-a-life-now retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:05:48.049Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Change a Life Now is a registered charity (number 1175588) 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. 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 Change a Life Now? Registered charity number 1175588 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Argosy House Website [www.changealifenow.co.uk](http://www.changealifenow.co.uk/) ## What does Change a Life Now do? change a life now help underprivileged kids who cannot afford the financial means back to school and also help them with uniforms, books and another school essentials. In some cases we also provide financial support to their parent not to take the kids from school for business reasons. At present we contribute within ourself and ask family, friends to help financially. We operate in Sierra Leone. ## What causes is Change a Life Now registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Change a Life Now yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Change a Life Now 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=change-a-life-now&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.changealifenow.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Change a Life Now a legitimate charity? Yes. Change a Life Now is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1175588) 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 Change a Life Now's charity number? Change a Life Now's charity number is 1175588. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1175588? Search 1175588 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 Change a Life Now do? change a life now help underprivileged kids who cannot afford the financial means back to school and also help them with uniforms, books and another school essentials. In some cases we also provide financial support to their parent not to take the kids from school for business reasons. At present we contribute within ourself and ask family, friends to help financially. We operate in Sierra Leone. Does Change a Life Now have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Change a Life Now. 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 Change a Life Now? Change a Life Now's website is http://www.changealifenow.co.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/1175588).