Is Action on Gambling a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Action on Gambling as a registered charity (number 1217653) 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 Action on Gambling's charity number?

Action on Gambling's charity number is 1217653. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1217653?

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Does Action on Gambling have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Action on Gambling. 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 Action on Gambling?

Action on Gambling's website listed in our register data is http://www.action-on-gambling.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.

When was Action on Gambling registered as a charity?

Action on Gambling was entered on the register on 16 April 2026. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 16491360).

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Action on Gambling

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Action on Gambling is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, other charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about Action on Gambling?

Registered charity number: 1217653
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): 1 Mentmore Terrace
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.action-on-gambling.org

Quick answer

Action on Gambling (number 1217653) 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 Action on Gambling do?

Action on Gambling preserves and protects the health of the public against the harmful effects of gambling; and advances the education of the public about the effects of gambling. We advocate for a public health approach; catalyse, collate, and communicate latest research; provide public facing communications; develop policy advice; and coordinate organisations active in reducing gambling harm.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Action on Gambling

Answers Action on Gambling 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 does not record Action on Gambling as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 16 April 2026
Company number: 16491360 (Companies House)
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales · Northern Ireland · Scotland

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

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 Action on Gambling registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOther Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Action on Gambling yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Action on Gambling. 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

What should you check before donating to Action on Gambling?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Action on Gambling a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Action on Gambling as a registered charity (number 1217653) 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 Action on Gambling's charity number?: Action on Gambling's charity number is 1217653. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1217653?: Search 1217653 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 Action on Gambling do?: Action on Gambling preserves and protects the health of the public against the harmful effects of gambling; and advances the education of the public about the effects of gambling. We advocate for a public health approach; catalyse, collate, and communicate latest research; provide public facing communications; develop policy advice; and coordinate organisations active in reducing gambling harm.
Does Action on Gambling have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Action on Gambling. 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 Action on Gambling?: Action on Gambling's website listed in our register data is http://www.action-on-gambling.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 Action on Gambling?: The register does not record Action on Gambling as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Action on Gambling registered as a charity?: Action on Gambling was entered on the register on 16 April 2026. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 16491360).

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.