--- title: "Frontline Advice Centre — check charity number 285044 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Frontline Advice Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 285044. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Parklands Resource Centre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/frontline-advice-centre retrieved: 2026-08-25T10:18:10.918Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Frontline Advice Centre is a registered charity (number 285044) 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 £13,788 (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 Frontline Advice Centre? Registered charity number 285044 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Parklands Resource Centre Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £13,788 Website [www.frontlineiow.org](http://www.frontlineiow.org/) ## What does Frontline Advice Centre do? Main activity: The provision of free debt advice. Supplementary:- Assistance with applications for welfare benefits. ## What causes is Frontline Advice Centre registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Frontline Advice Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Frontline Advice 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=frontline-advice-centre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.frontlineiow.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Frontline Advice Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Frontline Advice Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 285044) 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 Frontline Advice Centre's charity number? Frontline Advice Centre's charity number is 285044. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 285044? Search 285044 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 Frontline Advice Centre do? Main activity: The provision of free debt advice. Supplementary:- Assistance with applications for welfare benefits. Does Frontline Advice Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Frontline Advice 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 Frontline Advice Centre? Frontline Advice Centre's website is http://www.frontlineiow.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/285044).