--- title: "Citizens Advice County Durham — check charity number 1151790 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Citizens Advice County Durham a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1151790. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Spennymoor. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/citizens-advice-county-durham retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:07:00.200Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Citizens Advice County Durham is a registered charity (number 1151790) 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; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Its latest reported income was £2,165,915 (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 Citizens Advice County Durham? Registered charity number 1151790 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Spennymoor Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,165,915 Website [www.citizensadvicecd.org.uk](http://www.citizensadvicecd.org.uk/) ## What does Citizens Advice County Durham do? We are an independent advice charity based across the whole of County Durham. We are open to people who live, work or study in the county. People can come into one of our many centres or contact us on our Adviceline 0808 278 7821. ## What causes is Citizens Advice County Durham registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Citizens Advice County Durham yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Citizens Advice County Durham 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=citizens-advice-county-durham&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.citizensadvicecd.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Citizens Advice County Durham a legitimate charity? Yes. Citizens Advice County Durham is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1151790) 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 Citizens Advice County Durham's charity number? Citizens Advice County Durham's charity number is 1151790. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1151790? Search 1151790 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 Citizens Advice County Durham do? We are an independent advice charity based across the whole of County Durham. We are open to people who live, work or study in the county. People can come into one of our many centres or contact us on our Adviceline 0808 278 7821. Does Citizens Advice County Durham have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Citizens Advice County Durham. 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 Citizens Advice County Durham? Citizens Advice County Durham's website is http://www.citizensadvicecd.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/1151790).