--- title: "Close Care — check charity number 512473 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Close Care a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 512473. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in 3 Highfield Close. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/close-care retrieved: 2026-08-19T09:48:47.952Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Close Care is a registered charity (number 512473) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £3,446 (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 Close Care? Registered charity number 512473 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 3 Highfield Close Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £3,446 ## What does Close Care do? To provide residential care for the elderly, sick and infirm. (currently dormant). ## What causes is Close Care registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisabilityAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Close Care yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Close Care 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=close-care&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Close Care a legitimate charity? Yes. Close Care is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 512473) 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 Close Care's charity number? Close Care's charity number is 512473. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 512473? Search 512473 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 Close Care do? To provide residential care for the elderly, sick and infirm. (currently dormant). Does Close Care have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Close Care. 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 Close Care? Close Care does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/512473).