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Registered charity · No. 1156258Charitable companyDavid Wandless House

Real Life Options

Real Life Options is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability, based in David Wandless House.

Quick answer

Real Life Options is a registered charity (number 1156258) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £55,566,852 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Real Life Options?

Registered charity number
1156258
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Charitable company
Location
David Wandless House
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£55,566,852

What does Real Life Options do?

Real Life Options provides support and care to people in the United Kingdom who have disabilities. In particular, the organisation provides and manages services on a peripatetic and domiciliary basis, and provides care and support through the provision of residential housing, both directly and in conjunction with other voluntary agencies, charities and housing associations.

What causes is Real Life Options registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Real Life Options yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Real Life Options 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Real Life Options a legitimate charity?
Yes. Real Life Options is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1156258) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.
What is Real Life Options's charity number?
Real Life Options's charity number is 1156258. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1156258?
Search 1156258 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 Real Life Options do?
Real Life Options provides support and care to people in the United Kingdom who have disabilities. In particular, the organisation provides and manages services on a peripatetic and domiciliary basis, and provides care and support through the provision of residential housing, both directly and in conjunction with other voluntary agencies, charities and housing associations.
Does Real Life Options have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Real Life Options. 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 Real Life Options?
Real Life Options's website is http://www.reallifeoptions.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.