Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Lewy Buddies 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
Registered charity · No. 1214999CIO
Lewy Buddies UK
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Lewy Buddies UK is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability.
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What are the key facts about Lewy Buddies UK?
- Registered charity number
- 1214999
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- CIO
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Birmingham
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Yes
- Website
- www.lewybuddiesuk.org
Quick answer
Lewy Buddies UK (number 1214999) 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 Lewy Buddies UK do?
Lewy Buddies UK provides a range of services to help anyone in the UK affected by Lewy body dementia to access relevant support and information, and connect with others in similar situations to offer and receive mutual peer support.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Lewy Buddies UK
Answers Lewy Buddies UK 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”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Also known as
- Lbuk
- Where it says it operates
- Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: 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 Lewy Buddies UK registered for?
Disability
Why is there no Clarity Score for Lewy Buddies UK yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Lewy Buddies 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 Lewy Buddies 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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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lewy Buddies UK a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Lewy Buddies UK as a registered charity (number 1214999) 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 Lewy Buddies UK's charity number?
- Lewy Buddies UK's charity number is 1214999. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 1214999?
- Search 1214999 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 Lewy Buddies UK do?
- Lewy Buddies UK provides a range of services to help anyone in the UK affected by Lewy body dementia to access relevant support and information, and connect with others in similar situations to offer and receive mutual peer support.
- Does Lewy Buddies UK have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lewy Buddies 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 Lewy Buddies UK?
- Lewy Buddies UK's website listed in our register data is https://www.lewybuddiesuk.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 Lewy Buddies UK?
- The register records Lewy Buddies 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.
- When was Lewy Buddies UK registered as a charity?
- Lewy Buddies UK was entered on the register on 17 September 2025.
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.