--- title: "Merseyside Asbestos Victims Support Group — check charity number 1178374 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Merseyside Asbestos Victims Support Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1178374. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Brunswick Business Park. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/merseyside-asbestos-victims-support-group retrieved: 2026-08-23T23:59:55.680Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Merseyside Asbestos Victims Support Group is a registered charity (number 1178374) 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; disability. Its latest reported income was £150,710 (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 Merseyside Asbestos Victims Support Group? Registered charity number 1178374 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Brunswick Business Park Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £150,710 Website [www.mavsg.org](http://www.mavsg.org/) ## What does Merseyside Asbestos Victims Support Group do? We offer completely free and confidential services to victims of asbestos related diseases and their families on Merseyside and further afield, which include: DWP and other state benefitsSupport Group meetingsMembers meetingsFundraising activities and eventsEducational days Home visits ## What causes is Merseyside Asbestos Victims Support Group registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Merseyside Asbestos Victims Support Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Merseyside Asbestos Victims Support Group 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=merseyside-asbestos-victims-support-group&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.mavsg.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Merseyside Asbestos Victims Support Group a legitimate charity? Yes. Merseyside Asbestos Victims Support Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178374) 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 Merseyside Asbestos Victims Support Group's charity number? Merseyside Asbestos Victims Support Group's charity number is 1178374. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1178374? Search 1178374 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 Merseyside Asbestos Victims Support Group do? We offer completely free and confidential services to victims of asbestos related diseases and their families on Merseyside and further afield, which include: DWP and other state benefitsSupport Group meetingsMembers meetingsFundraising activities and eventsEducational days Home visits Does Merseyside Asbestos Victims Support Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Merseyside Asbestos Victims Support Group. 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 Merseyside Asbestos Victims Support Group? Merseyside Asbestos Victims Support Group's website is http://www.mavsg.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/1178374).