Is Community Advice Link (Cal) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Community Advice Link (Cal) as a registered charity (number 1110547) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Community Advice Link (Cal)'s charity number?

Community Advice Link (Cal)'s charity number is 1110547. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1110547?

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Does Community Advice Link (Cal) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Community Advice Link (Cal). 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 Community Advice Link (Cal)?

Community Advice Link (Cal)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.advicelink.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Community Advice Link (Cal) registered as a charity?

Community Advice Link (Cal) was entered on the register on 22 July 2005.

Registered charity · No. 1110547

Community Advice Link (Cal)

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Community Advice Link (Cal) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Community Advice Link (Cal)?

Reported income · year ending 2019-04-09: £8,000
Reported spending · year ending 2019-04-09: £8,000
Registered charity number: 1110547
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Fishermead
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.advicelink.org

Quick answer

Community Advice Link (Cal) (number 1110547) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Community Advice Link (Cal) do?

1. Information Advice and Guidance for the local BME communities.2. Advocacy support for the hardest to reach beneficiaries.3. Interpretation and Translation support both oral and written for the local BME communities.4. Supplementary Education for under-achieving children within these communities.5. Signposting and pastoral support with housing; education and other services.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Community Advice Link (Cal)

Answers Community Advice Link (Cal) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Community Advice Link (Cal) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 22 July 2005
Also known as: Cal
Where it says it operates: Luton · Milton Keynes · Bedford · Djibouti · Ethiopia · Kenya · Ireland · Somalia

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Other Charitable Activities.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Community Advice Link (Cal) registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Community Advice Link (Cal) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Community Advice Link (Cal). An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Community Advice Link (Cal)?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Community Advice Link (Cal) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Community Advice Link (Cal) as a registered charity (number 1110547) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Community Advice Link (Cal)'s charity number?: Community Advice Link (Cal)'s charity number is 1110547. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1110547?: Search 1110547 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 Community Advice Link (Cal) do?: 1. Information Advice and Guidance for the local BME communities.2. Advocacy support for the hardest to reach beneficiaries.3. Interpretation and Translation support both oral and written for the local BME communities.4. Supplementary Education for under-achieving children within these communities.5. Signposting and pastoral support with housing; education and other services.
Does Community Advice Link (Cal) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Community Advice Link (Cal). 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 Community Advice Link (Cal)?: Community Advice Link (Cal)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.advicelink.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Community Advice Link (Cal)?: The register does not record Community Advice Link (Cal) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Community Advice Link (Cal) registered as a charity?: Community Advice Link (Cal) was entered on the register on 22 July 2005.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.