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title: "Overseas Chinese Association — check charity number 512882 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Overseas Chinese Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 512882. Education/training charity based in Solihull. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/overseas-chinese-association
retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:45:17.152Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Overseas Chinese Association is a registered charity (number 512882) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £77,018 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Overseas Chinese Association?

Registered charity number

512882

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Solihull

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£77,018

## What does Overseas Chinese Association do?

To promote the education to the public for Chinese language, cultures, and traditions.. To provide recreational and educational facilities to the public. The school had a total of 27 classes of Chinese language courses (2 classes in Cantonese and 25 classes in Mandarin) and total of 420 students in the year term 2018 to 2019. There were also 1 dancing class for our students.

## What causes is Overseas Chinese Association registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Overseas Chinese Association yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Overseas Chinese Association 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Overseas Chinese Association a legitimate charity?

Yes. Overseas Chinese Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 512882) 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 Overseas Chinese Association's charity number?

Overseas Chinese Association's charity number is 512882. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 512882?

Search 512882 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 Overseas Chinese Association do?

To promote the education to the public for Chinese language, cultures, and traditions.. To provide recreational and educational facilities to the public. The school had a total of 27 classes of Chinese language courses (2 classes in Cantonese and 25 classes in Mandarin) and total of 420 students in the year term 2018 to 2019. There were also 1 dancing class for our students.

Does Overseas Chinese Association have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Overseas Chinese Association. 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 Overseas Chinese Association?

Overseas Chinese Association does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/512882).