--- title: "Counsel and Care for the Elderly — check charity number 203429 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Counsel and Care for the Elderly a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 203429. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/counsel-and-care-for-the-elderly retrieved: 2026-08-19T15:45:24.445Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Counsel and Care for the Elderly is a registered charity (number 203429) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £6,440 (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 Counsel and Care for the Elderly? Registered charity number 203429 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location London Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £6,440 Website [www.counselandcare.org.uk](http://www.counselandcare.org.uk/) ## What does Counsel and Care for the Elderly do? COUNSEL AND CARE IS A NATIONAL CHARITY WORKING WITH OLDER PEOPLE, THEIR FAMILIES AND CARERS TO GET THE BEST CARE AND SUPPORT. AS PART OF INDEPENDENT AGE WE PROVIDE PERSONALISED, IN-DEPTH ADVICE AND INFORMATION, WHICH INFORMS OUR RESEARCH AND CAMPAIGNING ## What causes is Counsel and Care for the Elderly registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Counsel and Care for the Elderly yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Counsel and Care for the Elderly 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=counsel-and-care-for-the-elderly&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.counselandcare.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Counsel and Care for the Elderly a legitimate charity? Yes. Counsel and Care for the Elderly is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 203429) 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 Counsel and Care for the Elderly's charity number? Counsel and Care for the Elderly's charity number is 203429. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 203429? Search 203429 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 Counsel and Care for the Elderly do? COUNSEL AND CARE IS A NATIONAL CHARITY WORKING WITH OLDER PEOPLE, THEIR FAMILIES AND CARERS TO GET THE BEST CARE AND SUPPORT. AS PART OF INDEPENDENT AGE WE PROVIDE PERSONALISED, IN-DEPTH ADVICE AND INFORMATION, WHICH INFORMS OUR RESEARCH AND CAMPAIGNING Does Counsel and Care for the Elderly have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Counsel and Care for the Elderly. 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 Counsel and Care for the Elderly? Counsel and Care for the Elderly's website is http://www.counselandcare.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/203429).