--- title: "Debt Advice Foundation — charity 1148498" description: "Debt Advice Foundation (charity 1148498). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/debt-advice-foundation retrieved: 2026-09-20T17:26:28.819Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Debt Advice Foundation is listed as a registered charity (number 1148498) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £411,894 (year ending 2025-08-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Debt Advice Foundation? Registered charity number 1148498 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Charitable company Register contact locality (not service coverage) Commercial Road Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £411,894 Website [www.debtadvicefoundation.org](http://www.debtadvicefoundation.org/) ## What does Debt Advice Foundation do? Working towards the prevention and cure of unmanageable consumer debt, through helping those that are in need of advice and support, together with engaging with the next generation of credit users to foster a more responsible attitude towards borrowing and saving. ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-08. 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 Debt Advice Foundation registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Debt Advice Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Debt Advice Foundation 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Debt Advice Foundation? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Provided by the charity Supporting public source ## 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=debt-advice-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.debtadvicefoundation.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Debt Advice Foundation a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Debt Advice Foundation as a registered charity (number 1148498) 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 Debt Advice Foundation's charity number? Debt Advice Foundation's charity number is 1148498. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1148498? Search 1148498 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 Debt Advice Foundation do? Working towards the prevention and cure of unmanageable consumer debt, through helping those that are in need of advice and support, together with engaging with the next generation of credit users to foster a more responsible attitude towards borrowing and saving. Does Debt Advice Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Debt Advice Foundation. 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 Debt Advice Foundation? Debt Advice Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.debtadvicefoundation.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. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-08, 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/charity-details/?regId=1148498&subId=0).