--- title: "Council for the Ethnic Minorities Lusofonia Voluntary Organisations (Cemlvo) — check charity number 1147799 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Council for the Ethnic Minorities Lusofonia Voluntary Organisations (Cemlvo) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1147799. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Flat 41. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/council-for-the-ethnic-minorities-lusofonia-voluntary-organisations-cemlvo retrieved: 2026-08-19T15:47:38.437Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Council for the Ethnic Minorities Lusofonia Voluntary Organisations (Cemlvo) is a registered charity (number 1147799) 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; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £1,675 (year ending 2021-09-07). 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 Council for the Ethnic Minorities Lusofonia Voluntary Organisations (Cemlvo)? Registered charity number 1147799 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Flat 41 Latest income (year ending 2021-09-07) £1,675 ## What does Council for the Ethnic Minorities Lusofonia Voluntary Organisations (Cemlvo) do? Promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the general public, in particular but not exclusively the socially and economically disadvantaged members of the wider Portuguese speaking communities and their third sector organisations by;a) the promotion of the efficiency and effectiveness of charities and the effective use of resources b) the provision of capacity building initiatives ## What causes is Council for the Ethnic Minorities Lusofonia Voluntary Organisations (Cemlvo) registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Council for the Ethnic Minorities Lusofonia Voluntary Organisations (Cemlvo) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Council for the Ethnic Minorities Lusofonia Voluntary Organisations (Cemlvo) 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=council-for-the-ethnic-minorities-lusofonia-voluntary-organisations-cemlvo&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Council for the Ethnic Minorities Lusofonia Voluntary Organisations (Cemlvo) a legitimate charity? Yes. Council for the Ethnic Minorities Lusofonia Voluntary Organisations (Cemlvo) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1147799) 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 Council for the Ethnic Minorities Lusofonia Voluntary Organisations (Cemlvo)'s charity number? Council for the Ethnic Minorities Lusofonia Voluntary Organisations (Cemlvo)'s charity number is 1147799. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1147799? Search 1147799 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 Council for the Ethnic Minorities Lusofonia Voluntary Organisations (Cemlvo) do? Promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the general public, in particular but not exclusively the socially and economically disadvantaged members of the wider Portuguese speaking communities and their third sector organisations by;a) the promotion of the efficiency and effectiveness of charities and the effective use of resources b) the provision of capacity building initiatives Does Council for the Ethnic Minorities Lusofonia Voluntary Organisations (Cemlvo) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Council for the Ethnic Minorities Lusofonia Voluntary Organisations (Cemlvo). 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 Council for the Ethnic Minorities Lusofonia Voluntary Organisations (Cemlvo)? Council for the Ethnic Minorities Lusofonia Voluntary Organisations (Cemlvo) 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/1147799).