--- title: "Arch Support — check charity number 1193688 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Arch Support a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1193688. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Quartz House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/arch-support retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:21:42.264Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Arch Support is a registered charity (number 1193688) 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 £35,649 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Arch Support? Registered charity number 1193688 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Quartz House Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £35,649 ## What does Arch Support do? To make grants to any member of The Royal College of Podiatry as defined in the College's Articles, or to the spouse, children, dependants or widow/er of any member or deceased member, who in the opinion of the Trustees, may be in need of assistance. ## What causes is Arch Support registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Arch Support yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Arch Support 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=arch-support&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Arch Support a legitimate charity? Yes. Arch Support is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1193688) 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 Arch Support's charity number? Arch Support's charity number is 1193688. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1193688? Search 1193688 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 Arch Support do? To make grants to any member of The Royal College of Podiatry as defined in the College's Articles, or to the spouse, children, dependants or widow/er of any member or deceased member, who in the opinion of the Trustees, may be in need of assistance. Does Arch Support have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Arch Support. 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 Arch Support? Arch Support 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/1193688).