--- title: "Opaal (UK) - the Older People's Advocacy Alliance (UK) — check charity number 1090182 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Opaal (UK) - the Older People's Advocacy Alliance (UK) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1090182. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 28 Wood Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/opaal-uk-the-older-people-s-advocacy-alliance-uk retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:34:45.759Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Opaal (UK) - the Older People's Advocacy Alliance (UK) is a registered charity (number 1090182) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £23,575 (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 Opaal (UK) - the Older People's Advocacy Alliance (UK)? Registered charity number 1090182 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 28 Wood Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £23,575 Website [www.opaal.org.uk](http://www.opaal.org.uk/) ## What does Opaal (UK) - the Older People's Advocacy Alliance (UK) do? OPAAL is the only national second tier organisation providing information and support for independent advocacy with older people in the UK. We've managed a number of national projects promoting independent advocacy with older people. We support advocacy schemes and work closely with partners in national and local government and with other organisations concerned with supporting older people ## What causes is Opaal (UK) - the Older People's Advocacy Alliance (UK) registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Opaal (UK) - the Older People's Advocacy Alliance (UK) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Opaal (UK) - the Older People's Advocacy Alliance (UK) 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=opaal-uk-the-older-people-s-advocacy-alliance-uk&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.opaal.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Opaal (UK) - the Older People's Advocacy Alliance (UK) a legitimate charity? Yes. Opaal (UK) - the Older People's Advocacy Alliance (UK) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1090182) 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 Opaal (UK) - the Older People's Advocacy Alliance (UK)'s charity number? Opaal (UK) - the Older People's Advocacy Alliance (UK)'s charity number is 1090182. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1090182? Search 1090182 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 Opaal (UK) - the Older People's Advocacy Alliance (UK) do? OPAAL is the only national second tier organisation providing information and support for independent advocacy with older people in the UK. We've managed a number of national projects promoting independent advocacy with older people. We support advocacy schemes and work closely with partners in national and local government and with other organisations concerned with supporting older people Does Opaal (UK) - the Older People's Advocacy Alliance (UK) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Opaal (UK) - the Older People's Advocacy Alliance (UK). 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 Opaal (UK) - the Older People's Advocacy Alliance (UK)? Opaal (UK) - the Older People's Advocacy Alliance (UK)'s website is http://www.opaal.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/1090182).