--- title: "Changing Life Directions — check charity number 1182415 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Changing Life Directions a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1182415. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Bolton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/changing-life-directions retrieved: 2026-08-18T15:14:06.038Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Changing Life Directions is a registered charity (number 1182415) 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; disability. Its latest reported income was £84,771 (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 Changing Life Directions? Registered charity number 1182415 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Bolton Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £84,771 Website [www.changinglifedirections.org](http://www.changinglifedirections.org/) ## What does Changing Life Directions do? HEAD OFFICE 105 HALLIWELL ROAD BOLTONBL1 3NESalfordRochdale ## What causes is Changing Life Directions registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Changing Life Directions yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Changing Life Directions 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=changing-life-directions&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.changinglifedirections.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Changing Life Directions a legitimate charity? Yes. Changing Life Directions is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1182415) 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 Changing Life Directions's charity number? Changing Life Directions's charity number is 1182415. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1182415? Search 1182415 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 Changing Life Directions do? HEAD OFFICE 105 HALLIWELL ROAD BOLTONBL1 3NESalfordRochdale Does Changing Life Directions have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Changing Life Directions. 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 Changing Life Directions? Changing Life Directions's website is http://www.changinglifedirections.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/1182415).