--- title: "Chinese Information and Advice Centre — check charity number 800646 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Chinese Information and Advice Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 800646. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 2 Gerrard Place. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/chinese-information-and-advice-centre retrieved: 2026-08-19T00:42:26.186Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Chinese Information and Advice Centre is a registered charity (number 800646) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £140,823 (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 Chinese Information and Advice Centre? Registered charity number 800646 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 2 Gerrard Place Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £140,823 Website [www.ciac.co.uk](http://www.ciac.co.uk/) ## What does Chinese Information and Advice Centre do? Immigration and asylum laws advice, women victims of domestic violence support and advocacy, support to children affected by domestic violence, benefit advice and advocacy, tackling homelessness, asylum seeker and refugee support, health and wellbeing advice, disseminate information to the Chinese community, campaign for policies change, cultural exchange and raising cultural awareness. ## What causes is Chinese Information and Advice Centre registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Chinese Information and Advice Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Chinese Information and Advice Centre 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=chinese-information-and-advice-centre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ciac.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Chinese Information and Advice Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Chinese Information and Advice Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 800646) 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 Chinese Information and Advice Centre's charity number? Chinese Information and Advice Centre's charity number is 800646. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 800646? Search 800646 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 Chinese Information and Advice Centre do? Immigration and asylum laws advice, women victims of domestic violence support and advocacy, support to children affected by domestic violence, benefit advice and advocacy, tackling homelessness, asylum seeker and refugee support, health and wellbeing advice, disseminate information to the Chinese community, campaign for policies change, cultural exchange and raising cultural awareness. Does Chinese Information and Advice Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chinese Information and Advice Centre. 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 Chinese Information and Advice Centre? Chinese Information and Advice Centre's website is http://www.ciac.co.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/800646).