--- title: "Gospel Advocate Relief Fund — check charity number 209606 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Gospel Advocate Relief Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 209606. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in St. Leonards-on-Sea. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gospel-advocate-relief-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:58:36.848Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Gospel Advocate Relief Fund is a registered charity (number 209606) 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 £15,065 (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 Gospel Advocate Relief Fund? Registered charity number 209606 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location St. Leonards-on-Sea Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £15,065 Website [www.garf.org.uk](http://www.garf.org.uk/) ## What does Gospel Advocate Relief Fund do? GARF is a grant making charity. ## What causes is Gospel Advocate Relief Fund registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gospel Advocate Relief Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gospel Advocate Relief Fund 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=gospel-advocate-relief-fund&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.garf.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Gospel Advocate Relief Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Gospel Advocate Relief Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 209606) 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 Gospel Advocate Relief Fund's charity number? Gospel Advocate Relief Fund's charity number is 209606. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 209606? Search 209606 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 Gospel Advocate Relief Fund do? GARF is a grant making charity. Does Gospel Advocate Relief Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gospel Advocate Relief Fund. 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 Gospel Advocate Relief Fund? Gospel Advocate Relief Fund's website is http://www.garf.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/209606).