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title: "Changing Lives Malawi — check charity number SC049329 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Changing Lives Malawi a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC049329. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Stirling. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/changing-lives-malawi
retrieved: 2026-08-18T15:14:10.913Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Changing Lives Malawi is a registered charity (number SC049329) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £119,495 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Lives Malawi?

Registered charity number

SC049329

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Location

Stirling

Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31)

£119,495

Website

[www.changinglivesmalawi.com](http://www.changinglivesmalawi.com/)

## What does Changing Lives Malawi do?

Raising funds and awareness to help the most vulnerable people in rural northern Malawi through education, feeding and sustainable projects. We work closely with The William Stewart Foundation and also donate to other good causes at the trustees' discretion.

## What causes is Changing Lives Malawi registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Changing Lives Malawi yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Changing Lives Malawi 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Changing Lives Malawi a legitimate charity?

Yes. Changing Lives Malawi is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049329) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Changing Lives Malawi's charity number?

Changing Lives Malawi's charity number is SC049329. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC049329?

Search SC049329 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does Changing Lives Malawi do?

Raising funds and awareness to help the most vulnerable people in rural northern Malawi through education, feeding and sustainable projects. We work closely with The William Stewart Foundation and also donate to other good causes at the trustees' discretion.

Does Changing Lives Malawi have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Changing Lives Malawi. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Changing Lives Malawi?

Changing Lives Malawi's website is http://www.changinglivesmalawi.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07,
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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC049329).