--- title: "East London Law Centre — check charity number 1118090 | CharityCompare" description: "Is East London Law Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1118090. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 85 Western Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/east-london-law-centre retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:01:42.691Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer East London Law Centre is a registered charity (number 1118090) 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. 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 London Law Centre? Registered charity number 1118090 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 85 Western Road ## What does East London Law Centre do? A) TO RELIEVE IMPECUNIOUS PERSONS, BY PROVIDING THEM WITH LEGAL FACILITIES PARTICULARLY IN CONNECTION WITH A POSSIBLE OR ACTUAL, CLAIM OR DEFENCE, BEFORE A TRIBUNAL IN GREATER LONDON, FOR WHICH THEY COULD NOT OTHERWISE OBTAIN, BY REASON OF THEIR IMPECUNIOSITY. (B) PROMOTING WELFARE AND DEBT ASSISTANCE FOR THE POOR AND THOSE IN NEED. (C) SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE HELP FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC. ## What causes is East London Law Centre registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for East London Law Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. East London Law 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. 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=east-london-law-centre&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is East London Law Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. East London Law Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1118090) 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 London Law Centre's charity number? East London Law Centre's charity number is 1118090. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1118090? Search 1118090 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 London Law Centre do? A) TO RELIEVE IMPECUNIOUS PERSONS, BY PROVIDING THEM WITH LEGAL FACILITIES PARTICULARLY IN CONNECTION WITH A POSSIBLE OR ACTUAL, CLAIM OR DEFENCE, BEFORE A TRIBUNAL IN GREATER LONDON, FOR WHICH THEY COULD NOT OTHERWISE OBTAIN, BY REASON OF THEIR IMPECUNIOSITY. (B) PROMOTING WELFARE AND DEBT ASSISTANCE FOR THE POOR AND THOSE IN NEED. (C) SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE HELP FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC. Does East London Law Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for East London Law 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 East London Law Centre? East London Law Centre does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1118090).