Is Create Recovery a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Create Recovery as a registered charity (number 1158885) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Create Recovery's charity number?

Create Recovery's charity number is 1158885. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1158885?

Search 1158885 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.

Does Create Recovery have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Create Recovery. 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 Create Recovery?

Create Recovery's website listed in our register data is http://createrecovery.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

What was Create Recovery previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Create Recovery: Freedom From Addiction.

When was Create Recovery registered as a charity?

Create Recovery was entered on the register on 16 October 2014. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 08864965).

Registered charity · No. 1158885Charitable company

Create Recovery

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Create Recovery is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Create Recovery?

Reported income · year ending 2026-01-31: £249
Reported spending · year ending 2026-01-31: £7,621
Registered charity number: 1158885
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): Horsham
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: createrecovery.org

Quick answer

Create Recovery (number 1158885) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Create Recovery do?

To relieve the needs of people who have suffered from addictive disorders but who are in abstinent recovery, together with their families & dependents and to advantage education of the wider community about the issues concerning addiction and those living in abstinent recovery. 'Abstinent Recovery' means non engagement with addictive processes & behaviours supported by a relevant 12-step programme

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Create Recovery

Answers Create Recovery gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Create Recovery as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 16 October 2014
Company number: 08864965 (Companies House)
Previous names on the register: Freedom From Addiction
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Create Recovery registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Create Recovery yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Create Recovery. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Create Recovery?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Create Recovery a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Create Recovery as a registered charity (number 1158885) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Create Recovery's charity number?: Create Recovery's charity number is 1158885. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1158885?: Search 1158885 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 Create Recovery do?: To relieve the needs of people who have suffered from addictive disorders but who are in abstinent recovery, together with their families & dependents and to advantage education of the wider community about the issues concerning addiction and those living in abstinent recovery. 'Abstinent Recovery' means non engagement with addictive processes & behaviours supported by a relevant 12-step programme
Does Create Recovery have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Create Recovery. 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 Create Recovery?: Create Recovery's website listed in our register data is http://createrecovery.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Create Recovery?: The register does not record Create Recovery as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Create Recovery previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Create Recovery: Freedom From Addiction.
When was Create Recovery registered as a charity?: Create Recovery was entered on the register on 16 October 2014. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 08864965).

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.