--- title: "St Luke's Advice Service — check charity number 1216194 | CharityCompare" description: "Is St Luke's Advice Service a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1216194. Disability charity based in North Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-luke-s-advice-service retrieved: 2026-08-25T14:30:12.614Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer St Luke's Advice Service is a registered charity (number 1216194) 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. 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 St Luke's Advice Service? Registered charity number 1216194 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location North Road Website [www.stlukesadviceservice.org.uk](http://www.stlukesadviceservice.org.uk/) ## What does St Luke's Advice Service do? Provision of free advice on debt and benefits. Legal representation at benefit appeals. ## What causes is St Luke's Advice Service registered for? DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for St Luke's Advice Service yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St Luke's Advice Service 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=st-luke-s-advice-service&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.stlukesadviceservice.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is St Luke's Advice Service a legitimate charity? Yes. St Luke's Advice Service is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1216194) 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 St Luke's Advice Service's charity number? St Luke's Advice Service's charity number is 1216194. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1216194? Search 1216194 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 St Luke's Advice Service do? Provision of free advice on debt and benefits. Legal representation at benefit appeals. Does St Luke's Advice Service have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Luke's Advice Service. 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 St Luke's Advice Service? St Luke's Advice Service's website is http://www.stlukesadviceservice.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/1216194).