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title: "Kongolese Centre for Information and Advice — check charity number 1090079 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Kongolese Centre for Information and Advice a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1090079. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Westbourne Park Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/kongolese-centre-for-information-and-advice
retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:51:40.502Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Kongolese Centre for Information and Advice is a registered charity (number 1090079) 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 £169,351 (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 Kongolese Centre for Information and Advice?

Registered charity number

1090079

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Westbourne Park Road

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£169,351

Website

[www.kcia.org.uk](http://www.kcia.org.uk/)

## What does Kongolese Centre for Information and Advice do?

The Organisation aims to work with, and support Refugees and Ethnic Minority community groups whose English is their second or third language and living, studying or working within Westminster City in particular and London areas in general through the provision of free generalist advice, information, advocacy, translation and guidance.

## What causes is Kongolese Centre for Information and Advice registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Kongolese Centre for Information and Advice yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Kongolese Centre for Information and Advice 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Kongolese Centre for Information and Advice a legitimate charity?

Yes. Kongolese Centre for Information and Advice is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1090079) 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 Kongolese Centre for Information and Advice's charity number?

Kongolese Centre for Information and Advice's charity number is 1090079. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1090079?

Search 1090079 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 Kongolese Centre for Information and Advice do?

The Organisation aims to work with, and support Refugees and Ethnic Minority community groups whose English is their second or third language and living, studying or working within Westminster City in particular and London areas in general through the provision of free generalist advice, information, advocacy, translation and guidance.

Does Kongolese Centre for Information and Advice have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kongolese Centre for Information and Advice. 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 Kongolese Centre for Information and Advice?

Kongolese Centre for Information and Advice's website is http://www.kcia.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/1090079).