Is Givewell UK a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Givewell UK as a registered charity (number 1196392) 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 Givewell UK's charity number?

Givewell UK's charity number is 1196392. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1196392?

Search 1196392 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 Givewell UK have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Givewell UK. 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 Givewell UK?

Givewell UK's website listed in our register data is https://www.givewell.org/gwuk/about. 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.

When was Givewell UK registered as a charity?

Givewell UK was entered on the register on 3 November 2021.

Registered charity · No. 1196392CIO

Givewell UK

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Givewell UK is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about Givewell UK?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £20,450,036
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £19,484,705
Registered charity number: 1196392
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): Office 605
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.givewell.org/gwuk/about

Quick answer

Givewell UK (number 1196392) 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 Givewell UK do?

We promote charities that save and improve lives the most per dollar as identified by the U.S. organisation GiveWell. We raise funds on their behalf and make grants to further their life improving and life saving programs.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Givewell UK

Answers Givewell UK gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Where does Givewell UK's money come from?

Givewell UK reported £20m total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were donations and legacies £20m (100%).

Donations and legacies£20m · 100%

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

The register records Givewell UK as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Givewell UK's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 3 November 2021
Where it says it operates: Afghanistan · Angola · Bangladesh · Burkina Faso · Burundi · Cameroon · Central African Republic · Chad

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations.

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 Givewell UK registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Givewell UK yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Givewell UK. 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 Givewell UK?

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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Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Givewell UK a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Givewell UK as a registered charity (number 1196392) 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 Givewell UK's charity number?: Givewell UK's charity number is 1196392. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1196392?: Search 1196392 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 Givewell UK do?: We promote charities that save and improve lives the most per dollar as identified by the U.S. organisation GiveWell. We raise funds on their behalf and make grants to further their life improving and life saving programs.
Does Givewell UK have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Givewell UK. 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 Givewell UK?: Givewell UK's website listed in our register data is https://www.givewell.org/gwuk/about. 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.
Where does Givewell UK's money come from?: Givewell UK reported £20m total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were donations and legacies £20m (100%).
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Givewell UK?: The register records Givewell UK as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Givewell UK's trustees paid?: Givewell UK's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Givewell UK registered as a charity?: Givewell UK was entered on the register on 3 November 2021.

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.