--- title: "Abbeyfield an Lac Community CIO — check charity number 1198321 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Abbeyfield an Lac Community CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1198321. Disability charity based in 280 Coldhams Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/abbeyfield-an-lac-community-cio retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:03:47.449Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Abbeyfield an Lac Community CIO is a registered charity (number 1198321) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £291,167 (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 Abbeyfield an Lac Community CIO? Registered charity number 1198321 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 280 Coldhams Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £291,167 Website [www.abbeyfield.com/supported-housing/an-lac-house-vietnamese-in-cambridge-at-cb1-3hn](https://www.abbeyfield.com/supported-housing/an-lac-house-vietnamese-in-cambridge-at-cb1-3hn/) ## What does Abbeyfield an Lac Community CIO do? Abbeyfield An Lac Community (AAC) provides supported housing for persons of Vietnamese or Asian origin who are suffering from the disabilities of old age, or otherwise in need of care. It operates An Lac House, established in Cambridge in 1997, with 10 single en-suite rooms for residents. AAC also runs a free day centre, and organises cultural and religious events for the local community. ## What causes is Abbeyfield an Lac Community CIO registered for? DisabilityAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Abbeyfield an Lac Community CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Abbeyfield an Lac Community CIO 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=abbeyfield-an-lac-community-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.abbeyfield.com/supported-housing/an-lac-house-vietnamese-in-cambridge-at-cb1-3hn/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Abbeyfield an Lac Community CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Abbeyfield an Lac Community CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1198321) 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 Abbeyfield an Lac Community CIO's charity number? Abbeyfield an Lac Community CIO's charity number is 1198321. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1198321? Search 1198321 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 Abbeyfield an Lac Community CIO do? Abbeyfield An Lac Community (AAC) provides supported housing for persons of Vietnamese or Asian origin who are suffering from the disabilities of old age, or otherwise in need of care. It operates An Lac House, established in Cambridge in 1997, with 10 single en-suite rooms for residents. AAC also runs a free day centre, and organises cultural and religious events for the local community. Does Abbeyfield an Lac Community CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Abbeyfield an Lac Community CIO. 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 Abbeyfield an Lac Community CIO? Abbeyfield an Lac Community CIO's website is https://www.abbeyfield.com/supported-housing/an-lac-house-vietnamese-in-cambridge-at-cb1-3hn/ — 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](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/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1198321).