--- title: "Avon (University Settlement) Community Association — check charity number 296465 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Avon (University Settlement) Community Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 296465. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Shirehampton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/avon-university-settlement-community-association retrieved: 2026-08-19T06:17:24.085Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Avon (University Settlement) Community Association is a registered charity (number 296465) 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 £11,399 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Avon (University Settlement) Community Association? Registered charity number 296465 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Shirehampton Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £11,399 Website [www.shireadvice.org.uk](http://www.shireadvice.org.uk/) ## What does Avon (University Settlement) Community Association do? A free advice service using a qualified advice worker from a third party supplier, versed in the rules and regulations covering welfare benefits who advises people on entitlements and if necessary helps process claims. He/she also advises on debt issues. An appointment system is used and the service is available 1 morning per week in Shirehampton. ## What causes is Avon (University Settlement) Community Association registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Avon (University Settlement) Community Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Avon (University Settlement) Community Association 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=avon-university-settlement-community-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.shireadvice.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Avon (University Settlement) Community Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Avon (University Settlement) Community Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 296465) 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 Avon (University Settlement) Community Association's charity number? Avon (University Settlement) Community Association's charity number is 296465. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 296465? Search 296465 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 Avon (University Settlement) Community Association do? A free advice service using a qualified advice worker from a third party supplier, versed in the rules and regulations covering welfare benefits who advises people on entitlements and if necessary helps process claims. He/she also advises on debt issues. An appointment system is used and the service is available 1 morning per week in Shirehampton. Does Avon (University Settlement) Community Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Avon (University Settlement) Community Association. 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 Avon (University Settlement) Community Association? Avon (University Settlement) Community Association's website is http://www.shireadvice.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/296465).