--- title: "Columbia Village Community Association — check charity number 702316 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Columbia Village Community Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 702316. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Oxclose Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/columbia-village-community-association retrieved: 2026-08-19T11:38:29.626Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Columbia Village Community Association is a registered charity (number 702316) 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; recreation. Its latest reported income was £22,955 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Columbia Village Community Association? Registered charity number 702316 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Oxclose Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £22,955 ## What does Columbia Village Community Association do? Columbia Community Centre is a locally run hub, offering free wifi, advice, help and support to all, It holds regular committee meetings, trains and supports its volunteers and hosts regular group meetings including weekly coffee mornings, friendship groups, senior clubs, ICT training, dance & exercise groups, yoga, war games society, craft activities, wildlife group and bookings for parties ## What causes is Columbia Village Community Association registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Columbia Village Community Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Columbia Village Community Association 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=columbia-village-community-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Columbia Village Community Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Columbia Village Community Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 702316) 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 Columbia Village Community Association's charity number? Columbia Village Community Association's charity number is 702316. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 702316? Search 702316 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 Columbia Village Community Association do? Columbia Community Centre is a locally run hub, offering free wifi, advice, help and support to all, It holds regular committee meetings, trains and supports its volunteers and hosts regular group meetings including weekly coffee mornings, friendship groups, senior clubs, ICT training, dance & exercise groups, yoga, war games society, craft activities, wildlife group and bookings for parties Does Columbia Village Community Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Columbia Village Community Association. 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 Columbia Village Community Association? Columbia Village Community Association 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/702316).