--- title: "Direct Help & Advice LTD. — check charity number 1073231 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Direct Help & Advice LTD. a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1073231. General Charitable Purposes charity. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/direct-help-advice-ltd retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:40:41.199Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Direct Help & Advice LTD. is a registered charity (number 1073231) 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 prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £1,237,758 (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 Direct Help & Advice LTD.? Registered charity number 1073231 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,237,758 Website [www.dhadvice.org](http://www.dhadvice.org/) ## What does Direct Help & Advice LTD. do? Direct Help & Advice (DHA) is an independent charity established in 1995 which promotes community cohesion and helps people out of debt, poverty, homelessness and into work and volunteering. ## What causes is Direct Help & Advice LTD. registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Direct Help & Advice LTD. yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Direct Help & Advice LTD. 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=direct-help-advice-ltd&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.dhadvice.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Direct Help & Advice LTD. a legitimate charity? Yes. Direct Help & Advice LTD. is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1073231) 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 Direct Help & Advice LTD.'s charity number? Direct Help & Advice LTD.'s charity number is 1073231. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1073231? Search 1073231 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 Direct Help & Advice LTD. do? Direct Help & Advice (DHA) is an independent charity established in 1995 which promotes community cohesion and helps people out of debt, poverty, homelessness and into work and volunteering. Does Direct Help & Advice LTD. have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Direct Help & Advice LTD.. 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 Direct Help & Advice LTD.? Direct Help & Advice LTD.'s website is http://www.dhadvice.org — 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/1073231).