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Registered charity · No. 1196808CIO60 Oxford Street

Family Support Link

Family Support Link is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, based in 60 Oxford Street.

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Family Support Link is a registered charity (number 1196808) 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 advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £451,922 (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 Family Support Link?

Registered charity number
1196808
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
60 Oxford Street
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£451,922

What does Family Support Link do?

To relieve sickness and preserve and protect the good mental and emotional health of families of persons who are suffering from addiction to drugs and other substances. In particular by the provision of a telephone help line and centre providing information, advice and support. To advance the education of the public in the issues faced by the families of persons who are suffering from addiction.

What causes is Family Support Link registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Family Support Link yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Family Support Link 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Family Support Link a legitimate charity?
Yes. Family Support Link is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196808) 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 Family Support Link's charity number?
Family Support Link's charity number is 1196808. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1196808?
Search 1196808 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 Family Support Link do?
To relieve sickness and preserve and protect the good mental and emotional health of families of persons who are suffering from addiction to drugs and other substances. In particular by the provision of a telephone help line and centre providing information, advice and support. To advance the education of the public in the issues faced by the families of persons who are suffering from addiction.
Does Family Support Link have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Family Support Link. 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 Family Support Link?
Family Support Link's website is http://www.familysupportlink.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.