--- title: "Fylde Coast Advice and Legal Centre — check charity number 1172655 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Fylde Coast Advice and Legal Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1172655. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Faraday Way. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/fylde-coast-advice-and-legal-centre retrieved: 2026-08-25T11:29:04.695Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Fylde Coast Advice and Legal Centre is a registered charity (number 1172655) 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 £45,195 (year ending 2024-06-30). 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 Fylde Coast Advice and Legal Centre? Registered charity number 1172655 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Faraday Way Latest income (year ending 2024-06-30) £45,195 Website [www.fyldecoastadviceandlegalcentre.org.uk](http://www.fyldecoastadviceandlegalcentre.org.uk/) ## What does Fylde Coast Advice and Legal Centre do? We provide free advice and guidance on benefits, legal advice related to housing repossessions, mortgage arrears, homelessness, health disabilities related to housing, debt advice, education on housing law and community training and development. Free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities and support other voluntary sector organisations. ## What causes is Fylde Coast Advice and Legal Centre registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Fylde Coast Advice and Legal Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Fylde Coast Advice and Legal 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=fylde-coast-advice-and-legal-centre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.fyldecoastadviceandlegalcentre.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Fylde Coast Advice and Legal Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Fylde Coast Advice and Legal Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172655) 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 Fylde Coast Advice and Legal Centre's charity number? Fylde Coast Advice and Legal Centre's charity number is 1172655. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1172655? Search 1172655 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 Fylde Coast Advice and Legal Centre do? We provide free advice and guidance on benefits, legal advice related to housing repossessions, mortgage arrears, homelessness, health disabilities related to housing, debt advice, education on housing law and community training and development. Free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities and support other voluntary sector organisations. Does Fylde Coast Advice and Legal Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Fylde Coast Advice and Legal 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 Fylde Coast Advice and Legal Centre? Fylde Coast Advice and Legal Centre's website is http://www.fyldecoastadviceandlegalcentre.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/1172655).