--- title: "Universal Chance — charity 1148737 accounts | CharityCompare" description: "Universal Chance (charity 1148737). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/universal-chance retrieved: 2026-10-07T01:42:49.349Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 1148737Trust UC # Universal Chance Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Universal Chance is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://universalchance.org/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1148737&subId=0) Work at Universal Chance? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=universal-chance&type=claim&name=Universal%20Chance) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Universal Chance? Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05 £0 Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05 £273 Registered charity number 1148737 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Trust Register contact address detail (not service area) London Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Yes Website [universalchance.org](http://universalchance.org/) Quick answer Universal Chance (number 1148737) 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 Universal Chance do? Our principle focus has been funding the renovation of areas of Buhinga Primary School in Fort Portal Uganda. We fund local builders to undetake this work. Our fundraising activities are all based in the UK. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Universal Chance Answers Universal Chance 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 records Universal Chance 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/gift-aid-calculator) ### Registration details Registered as a charity 28 August 2012 Where it says it operates Uganda ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Other Finance; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space. 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 Universal Chance registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Universal Chance yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Universal Chance. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Universal Chance? - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? 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. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=universal-chance&type=claim&name=Universal%20Chance) [Visit charity website](http://universalchance.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Universal Chance a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Universal Chance as a registered charity (number 1148737) 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 Universal Chance's charity number? Universal Chance's charity number is 1148737. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1148737? Search 1148737 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 Universal Chance do? Our principle focus has been funding the renovation of areas of Buhinga Primary School in Fort Portal Uganda. We fund local builders to undetake this work. Our fundraising activities are all based in the UK. Does Universal Chance have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Universal Chance. 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 Universal Chance? Universal Chance's website listed in our register data is http://universalchance.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 Universal Chance? The register records Universal Chance 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 Universal Chance registered as a charity? Universal Chance was entered on the register on 28 August 2012. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1148737&subId=0).