--- title: "Age Connects West Midlands — check charity number 518610 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Age Connects West Midlands a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 518610. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 76-78 Boldmere Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/age-connects-west-midlands retrieved: 2026-08-18T12:05:14.318Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Age Connects West Midlands is a registered charity (number 518610) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £2,733,831 (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 Age Connects West Midlands? Registered charity number 518610 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 76-78 Boldmere Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,733,831 Website [www.ageconcernbirmingham.org.uk](http://www.ageconcernbirmingham.org.uk/) ## What does Age Connects West Midlands do? Age Concern Birmingham is the foremost voluntary agency supporting older people, their families and carers. The services provided include, but are not exclusive to, day centres, luncheon clubs, carers support services, befriending schemes, specialist support services (grants and advice service, and debt counselling), information, tradesperson and handyman directory and volunteer schemes. ## What causes is Age Connects West Midlands registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Age Connects West Midlands yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Age Connects West Midlands 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=age-connects-west-midlands&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ageconcernbirmingham.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Age Connects West Midlands a legitimate charity? Yes. Age Connects West Midlands is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 518610) 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 Age Connects West Midlands's charity number? Age Connects West Midlands's charity number is 518610. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 518610? Search 518610 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 Age Connects West Midlands do? Age Concern Birmingham is the foremost voluntary agency supporting older people, their families and carers. The services provided include, but are not exclusive to, day centres, luncheon clubs, carers support services, befriending schemes, specialist support services (grants and advice service, and debt counselling), information, tradesperson and handyman directory and volunteer schemes. Does Age Connects West Midlands have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Age Connects West Midlands. 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 Age Connects West Midlands? Age Connects West Midlands's website is http://www.ageconcernbirmingham.org.uk — 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/518610).