REAL LIVES REAL CHOICES
Registration #1154861 · Registered
alisonadvocacy1@btinternet.com
Unit D The Old Haberdashery Shop Durham
Real Lives: Real Choices supports adults with learning disabilities throughout County Durham and the north east of England in achieving their aspirations and goals through the provision of support, advice, information, training and learning opportunities
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About REAL LIVES REAL CHOICES
REAL LIVES REAL CHOICES is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1154861). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 84/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2025), REAL LIVES REAL CHOICES reported a total income of £133,950 and total expenditure of £109,189, a spending ratio of 82% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, REAL LIVES REAL CHOICES describes its activities as follows: Real Lives: Real Choices supports adults with learning disabilities throughout County Durham and the north east of England in achieving their aspirations and goals through the provision of support, advice, information, training and learning opportunities Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for REAL LIVES REAL CHOICES. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 81.5% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £133,950 | £109,189 | 82% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026