Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Lifeline as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 298079
Lifeline
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Lifeline is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.
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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about Lifeline?
- Reported income · year ending 2017-12-31
- £550
- Reported spending · year ending 2017-12-31
- £450
- Registered charity number
- 298079
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Moor End
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
Quick answer
Lifeline (number 298079) 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 Lifeline do?
Assisting victims of child abuse- past present or current. associated issues
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Lifeline
Answers Lifeline 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
- For Victims of Abuse; Lifeline - Victims of Abuse
- Where it says it operates
- Throughout England and Wales
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.
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 Lifeline registered for?
Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
Why is there no Clarity Score for Lifeline yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Lifeline. 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 Lifeline?
- 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.
Is this your charity?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lifeline a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Lifeline as a registered charity (number 298079) 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 Lifeline's charity number?
- Lifeline's charity number is 298079. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 298079?
- Search 298079 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 Lifeline do?
- Assisting victims of child abuse- past present or current. associated issues
- Does Lifeline have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lifeline. 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 Lifeline?
- Lifeline does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
- Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Lifeline?
- The register does not record Lifeline as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- When was Lifeline registered as a charity?
- Lifeline was entered on the register on 24 November 1987.
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.