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title: "East Greenwich Legal Advice Clinic — check charity number 1197038 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is East Greenwich Legal Advice Clinic a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197038. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in East Greenwich. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/east-greenwich-legal-advice-clinic
retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:17:10.193Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

East Greenwich Legal Advice Clinic is a registered charity (number 1197038) 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 £30,307 (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 East Greenwich Legal Advice Clinic?

Registered charity number

1197038

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

East Greenwich

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£30,307

Website

[www.eglac.org.uk](http://www.eglac.org.uk/)

## What does East Greenwich Legal Advice Clinic do?

The provision of free legal advice to persons living in a South East London postcode.

## What causes is East Greenwich Legal Advice Clinic registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for East Greenwich Legal Advice Clinic yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. East Greenwich Legal Advice Clinic 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.eglac.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is East Greenwich Legal Advice Clinic a legitimate charity?

Yes. East Greenwich Legal Advice Clinic is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197038) 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 East Greenwich Legal Advice Clinic's charity number?

East Greenwich Legal Advice Clinic's charity number is 1197038. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1197038?

Search 1197038 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 East Greenwich Legal Advice Clinic do?

The provision of free legal advice to persons living in a South East London postcode.

Does East Greenwich Legal Advice Clinic have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for East Greenwich Legal Advice Clinic. 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 East Greenwich Legal Advice Clinic?

East Greenwich Legal Advice Clinic's website is http://www.eglac.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/1197038).