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title: "Derby West Indian Community Association — check charity number 517068 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Derby West Indian Community Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 517068. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Community Cultural Centre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/derby-west-indian-community-association
retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:19:45.505Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Derby West Indian Community Association is a registered charity (number 517068) 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; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £367,903 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Derby West Indian Community Association?

Registered charity number

517068

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Community Cultural Centre

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£367,903

Website

[www.dwica.co.uk](http://www.dwica.co.uk/)

## What does Derby West Indian Community Association do?

Social, cultural and educational activities are undertaken by the Association and these include: Youth Club, Bowls, Dominoes, Darts, Board Games, Tai chi and Zumba.Supplementary Saturday School. Health Promotional events. Computer classes.Annual Derby Caribbean Carnival. Annual Summer Scheme.Black History month activities. Annual Youth Conference. Annual Christmas dinner.

## What causes is Derby West Indian Community Association registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Derby West Indian Community Association yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Derby West Indian Community Association 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?

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[Visit charity website](http://www.dwica.co.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Derby West Indian Community Association a legitimate charity?

Yes. Derby West Indian Community Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 517068) 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 Derby West Indian Community Association's charity number?

Derby West Indian Community Association's charity number is 517068. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 517068?

Search 517068 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 Derby West Indian Community Association do?

Social, cultural and educational activities are undertaken by the Association and these include: Youth Club, Bowls, Dominoes, Darts, Board Games, Tai chi and Zumba.Supplementary Saturday School. Health Promotional events. Computer classes.Annual Derby Caribbean Carnival. Annual Summer Scheme.Black History month activities. Annual Youth Conference. Annual Christmas dinner.

Does Derby West Indian Community Association have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Derby West Indian Community Association. 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 Derby West Indian Community Association?

Derby West Indian Community Association's website is http://www.dwica.co.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/517068).