--- title: "Finsbury and Clerkenwell Volunteers — check charity number 268511 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Finsbury and Clerkenwell Volunteers a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 268511. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 21a Midway House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/finsbury-and-clerkenwell-volunteers retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:03:49.831Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Finsbury and Clerkenwell Volunteers is a registered charity (number 268511) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability. Its latest reported income was £42,392 (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 Finsbury and Clerkenwell Volunteers? Registered charity number 268511 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 21a Midway House Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £42,392 Website [fcv-dorcas.org.uk](http://fcv-dorcas.org.uk/) ## What does Finsbury and Clerkenwell Volunteers do? Providing social, emotional and practical support to isolated older people. ## What causes is Finsbury and Clerkenwell Volunteers registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Finsbury and Clerkenwell Volunteers yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Finsbury and Clerkenwell Volunteers 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=finsbury-and-clerkenwell-volunteers&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://fcv-dorcas.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Finsbury and Clerkenwell Volunteers a legitimate charity? Yes. Finsbury and Clerkenwell Volunteers is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 268511) 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 Finsbury and Clerkenwell Volunteers's charity number? Finsbury and Clerkenwell Volunteers's charity number is 268511. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 268511? Search 268511 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 Finsbury and Clerkenwell Volunteers do? Providing social, emotional and practical support to isolated older people. Does Finsbury and Clerkenwell Volunteers have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Finsbury and Clerkenwell Volunteers. 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 Finsbury and Clerkenwell Volunteers? Finsbury and Clerkenwell Volunteers's website is http://fcv-dorcas.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/268511).