--- title: "Citizens Advice Thanet — check charity number 1086799 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Citizens Advice Thanet a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1086799. Education/training charity based in Mill Lane House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/citizens-advice-thanet retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:07:01.517Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Citizens Advice Thanet is a registered charity (number 1086799) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £361,659 (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 Thanet? Registered charity number 1086799 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Mill Lane House Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £361,659 Website [www.canek.org.uk](http://www.canek.org.uk/) ## What does Citizens Advice Thanet do? To deliver the Citizens Advice service to the people of Thanet, ensuring as far as possible that individuals do not suffer through lack of knowledge of their rights and responsibilities or of the services available to them or through an inability to express their needs effectively. Trading as a partner of Citizens Advice North East Kent from April 2026. ## What causes is Citizens Advice Thanet registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Citizens Advice Thanet yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Citizens Advice Thanet 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-thanet&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.canek.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Citizens Advice Thanet a legitimate charity? Yes. Citizens Advice Thanet is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1086799) 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 Thanet's charity number? Citizens Advice Thanet's charity number is 1086799. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1086799? Search 1086799 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 Thanet do? To deliver the Citizens Advice service to the people of Thanet, ensuring as far as possible that individuals do not suffer through lack of knowledge of their rights and responsibilities or of the services available to them or through an inability to express their needs effectively. Trading as a partner of Citizens Advice North East Kent from April 2026. Does Citizens Advice Thanet have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Citizens Advice Thanet. 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 Thanet? Citizens Advice Thanet's website is http://www.canek.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/1086799).