--- title: "Harpenden Money Advice Centre — check charity number 1161164 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Harpenden Money Advice Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1161164. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 129 Station Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/harpenden-money-advice-centre retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:25:36.559Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Harpenden Money Advice Centre is a registered charity (number 1161164) 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 prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £22,549 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Harpenden Money Advice Centre? Registered charity number 1161164 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 129 Station Road Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £22,549 Website [hmac.uk](http://hmac.uk/) ## What does Harpenden Money Advice Centre do? Provision of free face to face debt advice, budgeting and benefit's advice. ## What causes is Harpenden Money Advice Centre registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Harpenden Money Advice Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Harpenden Money 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=harpenden-money-advice-centre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://hmac.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Harpenden Money Advice Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Harpenden Money Advice Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1161164) 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 Harpenden Money Advice Centre's charity number? Harpenden Money Advice Centre's charity number is 1161164. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1161164? Search 1161164 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 Harpenden Money Advice Centre do? Provision of free face to face debt advice, budgeting and benefit's advice. Does Harpenden Money Advice Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Harpenden Money 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 Harpenden Money Advice Centre? Harpenden Money Advice Centre's website is http://hmac.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/1161164).