--- title: "GOLDEN VALE Advice Network — check charity number 1171235 | CharityCompare" description: "Is GOLDEN VALE Advice Network a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1171235. Disability charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/golden-vale-advice-network retrieved: 2026-08-23T18:55:29.396Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer GOLDEN VALE Advice Network is a registered charity (number 1171235) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability. Its latest reported income was £2,450 (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 GOLDEN VALE Advice Network? Registered charity number 1171235 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,450 Website [www.gvan.org](http://www.gvan.org/) ## What does GOLDEN VALE Advice Network do? Assisting those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship and other disadvantage to assess relief from the local authority and from the charitable organisation. Providing relief through food bank, tea mornings and community visitations. Providing computer training for young people and willing adults. ## What causes is GOLDEN VALE Advice Network registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for GOLDEN VALE Advice Network yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. GOLDEN VALE Advice Network 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=golden-vale-advice-network&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.gvan.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is GOLDEN VALE Advice Network a legitimate charity? Yes. GOLDEN VALE Advice Network is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1171235) 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 GOLDEN VALE Advice Network's charity number? GOLDEN VALE Advice Network's charity number is 1171235. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1171235? Search 1171235 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 GOLDEN VALE Advice Network do? Assisting those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship and other disadvantage to assess relief from the local authority and from the charitable organisation. Providing relief through food bank, tea mornings and community visitations. Providing computer training for young people and willing adults. Does GOLDEN VALE Advice Network have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for GOLDEN VALE Advice Network. 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 GOLDEN VALE Advice Network? GOLDEN VALE Advice Network's website is http://www.gvan.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/1171235).