--- title: "Ark Assist — check charity number 1174897 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ark Assist a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1174897. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in The Village. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ark-assist retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:57:09.620Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ark Assist is a registered charity (number 1174897) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. 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 Ark Assist? Registered charity number 1174897 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location The Village ## What does Ark Assist do? None during the course of the reported year- see trustees report ## What causes is Ark Assist registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ark Assist yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ark Assist 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=ark-assist&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ark Assist a legitimate charity? Yes. Ark Assist is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1174897) 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 Ark Assist's charity number? Ark Assist's charity number is 1174897. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1174897? Search 1174897 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 Ark Assist do? None during the course of the reported year- see trustees report Does Ark Assist have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ark Assist. 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 Ark Assist? Ark Assist 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/1174897).