--- title: "Hastings Advice and Representation Centre — check charity number 1083566 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hastings Advice and Representation Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1083566. Education/training charity based in Renaissance House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hastings-advice-and-representation-centre retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:36:28.304Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hastings Advice and Representation Centre is a registered charity (number 1083566) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £775,525 (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 Hastings Advice and Representation Centre? Registered charity number 1083566 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Renaissance House Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £775,525 Website [www.harcuk.com](http://www.harcuk.com/) ## What does Hastings Advice and Representation Centre do? HARC provides an accessible information, advice and advocacy service, specialising in welfare benefits and tax credits up to and including the Upper Tier Tribunal. We offer home visits to elderly and housebound people and advice surgeries in Hastings & Rother. Our aim is to relieve local poverty by ensuring the correct benefit is received by people on a low income. ## What causes is Hastings Advice and Representation Centre registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hastings Advice and Representation Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hastings Advice and Representation 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=hastings-advice-and-representation-centre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.harcuk.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hastings Advice and Representation Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Hastings Advice and Representation Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1083566) 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 Hastings Advice and Representation Centre's charity number? Hastings Advice and Representation Centre's charity number is 1083566. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1083566? Search 1083566 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 Hastings Advice and Representation Centre do? HARC provides an accessible information, advice and advocacy service, specialising in welfare benefits and tax credits up to and including the Upper Tier Tribunal. We offer home visits to elderly and housebound people and advice surgeries in Hastings & Rother. Our aim is to relieve local poverty by ensuring the correct benefit is received by people on a low income. Does Hastings Advice and Representation Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hastings Advice and Representation 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 Hastings Advice and Representation Centre? Hastings Advice and Representation Centre's website is http://www.harcuk.com — 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/1083566).