--- title: "Pholk — check charity number 1177130 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Pholk a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1177130. Disability charity based in Leigh-on-Sea. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/pholk retrieved: 2026-08-23T18:47:13.802Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Pholk is a registered charity (number 1177130) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability. 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 Pholk? Registered charity number 1177130 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Leigh-on-Sea Website [www.pholk.org.uk](http://www.pholk.org.uk/) ## What does Pholk do? We go out into the community to a variety of places once a week such as bowling, cinema, out for dinner and pottery. Days out and respite weekends away are also organised regularly. We always let our members decide on the activities we do. ## What causes is Pholk registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Pholk yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Pholk 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=pholk&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.pholk.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Pholk a legitimate charity? Yes. Pholk is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1177130) 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 Pholk's charity number? Pholk's charity number is 1177130. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1177130? Search 1177130 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 Pholk do? We go out into the community to a variety of places once a week such as bowling, cinema, out for dinner and pottery. Days out and respite weekends away are also organised regularly. We always let our members decide on the activities we do. Does Pholk have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Pholk. 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 Pholk? Pholk's website is http://www.pholk.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/1177130).