--- title: "Alford Focal Point — check charity number 1162899 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Alford Focal Point a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1162899. Education/training charity based in Alford Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/alford-focal-point retrieved: 2026-08-18T15:15:45.416Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Alford Focal Point is a registered charity (number 1162899) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £5,992 (year ending 2024-10-31). 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 Alford Focal Point? Registered charity number 1162899 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Alford Road Latest income (year ending 2024-10-31) £5,992 ## What does Alford Focal Point do? To operate in conjunction with statutory and local authorities voluntary and other organisations without distinction of sex, sexual orientation race or political or other opinions :-A lending library for the benefit of the inhabitants of Alford and the surrounding area.A community resource centre for all who wish to use it ## What causes is Alford Focal Point registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Alford Focal Point yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Alford Focal Point 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=alford-focal-point&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Alford Focal Point a legitimate charity? Yes. Alford Focal Point is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1162899) 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 Alford Focal Point's charity number? Alford Focal Point's charity number is 1162899. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1162899? Search 1162899 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 Alford Focal Point do? To operate in conjunction with statutory and local authorities voluntary and other organisations without distinction of sex, sexual orientation race or political or other opinions :-A lending library for the benefit of the inhabitants of Alford and the surrounding area.A community resource centre for all who wish to use it Does Alford Focal Point have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Alford Focal Point. 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 Alford Focal Point? Alford Focal Point does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1162899).