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A Stroke of Luck

Birkenhead Charity No: 1186213 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
59/100 · methodology

About A Stroke of Luck

A Stroke of Luck is a charity established by a stroke survivor with the key focus on supporting the lives of fellow survivors with their physical, mental, and emotional recovery. We do this through providing engaging and expert content in activity and exercise as well as providing advocacy to survivors.

Founded
Headquarters
Birkenhead
Foundation type
Charitable Company
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United Kingdom
Integrity Assessment This charity: 59
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, A Stroke of Luck has a partial profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.

  • Its integrity score of 59 is below most of the 885 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far. Explore United Kingdom data
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (2 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

A Stroke of Luck is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Birkenhead, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 59/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £29K in annual revenue.

A Stroke of Luck's registered charity number is 1186213. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.

A Stroke of Luck has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 59 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

A Stroke of Luck is located in Birkenhead, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.

Based on official tax filings, A Stroke of Luck has £29K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £670K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

A Stroke of Luck is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has £29K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, A Stroke of Luck is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

A Stroke of Luck is a charity established by a stroke survivor with the key focus on supporting the lives of fellow survivors with their physical, mental, and emotional recovery. We do this through providing engaging and expert content in activity and exercise as well as providing advocacy to survivors. A Stroke of Luck is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2019.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £29K is below the peer average of £670K.

A Stroke of Luck is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.

You can verify A Stroke of Luck in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

Contact A Stroke of Luck directly for current donation methods. UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Donations to A Stroke of Luck are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

A Stroke of Luck is based in Birkenhead. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

A Stroke of Luck was first registered in 2019, making it approximately 7 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

Annual revenue
£10K-£100K
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2022) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2022): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. A Stroke of Luck is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

From FY2022 filing

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Ian M•••••• M•••••
Trustee

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£0.0M revenue
FY2022
Charity Commission (UK)
Form filed
£0.0M revenue
FY2021
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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 883
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2022 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 1 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2022 on record
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2019
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about A Stroke of Luck

What is A Stroke of Luck?
A Stroke of Luck is a advocacy & civil rights charitable company based in Birkenhead, United Kingdom. A Stroke of Luck is a charity established by a stroke survivor with the key focus on supporting the lives of fellow survivors with their physical, mental, and emotional recovery. We do this through providing engaging and expert content in activity and exercise as well as providing advocacy to survivors.
When was A Stroke of Luck founded?
A Stroke of Luck was founded in 2019.
Where is A Stroke of Luck located?
Headquartered in Birkenhead, United Kingdom.
What is A Stroke of Luck's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately £10K-£100K.
Is A Stroke of Luck trustworthy?
A Stroke of Luck has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is A Stroke of Luck's website?
https://www.astrokeofluck.co.uk
Are donations to A Stroke of Luck tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.