Is Hastings Advice and Representation Centre a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Hastings Advice and Representation Centre as a registered charity (number 1083566) 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 Hastings Advice and Representation Centre's charity number?

Hastings Advice and Representation Centre's charity number is 1083566. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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How can I donate to Hastings Advice and Representation Centre?

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Registered charity · No. 1083566Charitable companyRenaissance House

Hastings Advice and Representation Centre

Hastings Advice and Representation Centre is a registered charity in England & Wales working in education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability, based in Renaissance House.

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Quick answer

Hastings Advice and Representation Centre is listed as a registered charity (number 1083566) 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 advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £775,525 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Hastings Advice and Representation Centre?

Registered charity number: 1083566
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact locality (not service coverage): Renaissance House
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31): £775,525
Website: www.harcuk.com

What does Hastings Advice and Representation Centre do?

HARC provides an accessible information, advice and advocacy service, specialising in welfare benefits and tax credits up to and including the Upper Tier Tribunal. We offer home visits to elderly and housebound people and advice surgeries in Hastings & Rother. Our aim is to relieve local poverty by ensuring the correct benefit is received by people on a low income.

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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 Hastings Advice and Representation Centre registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Hastings Advice and Representation Centre yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hastings Advice and Representation Centre 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hastings Advice and Representation Centre a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Hastings Advice and Representation Centre as a registered charity (number 1083566) 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 Hastings Advice and Representation Centre's charity number?: Hastings Advice and Representation Centre's charity number is 1083566. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1083566?: Search 1083566 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 Hastings Advice and Representation Centre do?: HARC provides an accessible information, advice and advocacy service, specialising in welfare benefits and tax credits up to and including the Upper Tier Tribunal. We offer home visits to elderly and housebound people and advice surgeries in Hastings & Rother. Our aim is to relieve local poverty by ensuring the correct benefit is received by people on a low income.
Does Hastings Advice and Representation Centre have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hastings Advice and Representation Centre. 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 Hastings Advice and Representation Centre?: Hastings Advice and Representation Centre's website listed in our register data is http://www.harcuk.com. 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.