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title: "Calne Advancement in Life Charity — check charity number 278477 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Calne Advancement in Life Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 278477. Education/training charity based in Calne. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/calne-advancement-in-life-charity
retrieved: 2026-08-18T03:22:07.498Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Calne Advancement in Life Charity is a registered charity (number 278477) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £1,810 (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 Calne Advancement in Life Charity?

Registered charity number

278477

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Calne

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£1,810

Website

[www.calnewelfarecharities.org](http://www.calnewelfarecharities.org/)

## What does Calne Advancement in Life Charity do?

To aid those in receipt of education to pay for items or tuition they would not otherwise be able to afford. e.g. Travel costs, musical instuments. To further the possibilities of education.

## What causes is Calne Advancement in Life Charity registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Calne Advancement in Life Charity yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Calne Advancement in Life Charity 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Calne Advancement in Life Charity a legitimate charity?

Yes. Calne Advancement in Life Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 278477) 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 Calne Advancement in Life Charity's charity number?

Calne Advancement in Life Charity's charity number is 278477. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 278477?

Search 278477 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 Calne Advancement in Life Charity do?

To aid those in receipt of education to pay for items or tuition they would not otherwise be able to afford. e.g. Travel costs, musical instuments. To further the possibilities of education.

Does Calne Advancement in Life Charity have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Calne Advancement in Life Charity. 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 Calne Advancement in Life Charity?

Calne Advancement in Life Charity's website is http://www.calnewelfarecharities.org — 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/278477).