--- title: "Older Citizens Advocacy York — check charity number 1173795 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Older Citizens Advocacy York a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1173795. Disability charity based in Priory Street Centre. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/older-citizens-advocacy-york retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:27:06.279Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Older Citizens Advocacy York is a registered charity (number 1173795) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; the prevention or relief of poverty; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Its latest reported income was £108,027 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Older Citizens Advocacy York? Registered charity number 1173795 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Priory Street Centre Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £108,027 Website [www.oldercitizensadvocacyyork.org.uk](http://www.oldercitizensadvocacyyork.org.uk/) ## What does Older Citizens Advocacy York do? OCAY provides a free, confidential and independent advocacy service to older people in the City of York and its surrounding area in order to provide relief to older people in need. ## What causes is Older Citizens Advocacy York registered for? DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Older Citizens Advocacy York yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Older Citizens Advocacy York 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=older-citizens-advocacy-york&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.oldercitizensadvocacyyork.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Older Citizens Advocacy York a legitimate charity? Yes. Older Citizens Advocacy York is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1173795) 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 Older Citizens Advocacy York's charity number? Older Citizens Advocacy York's charity number is 1173795. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1173795? Search 1173795 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 Older Citizens Advocacy York do? OCAY provides a free, confidential and independent advocacy service to older people in the City of York and its surrounding area in order to provide relief to older people in need. Does Older Citizens Advocacy York have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Older Citizens Advocacy York. 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 Older Citizens Advocacy York? Older Citizens Advocacy York's website is http://www.oldercitizensadvocacyyork.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/1173795).