--- title: "The Emerald Centre — check charity number 1119027 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Emerald Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1119027. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 450 Gipsy Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-emerald-centre retrieved: 2026-08-25T11:03:03.086Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Emerald Centre is a registered charity (number 1119027) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; disability. Its latest reported income was £153,421 (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 The Emerald Centre? Registered charity number 1119027 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 450 Gipsy Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £153,421 Website [www.emeraldcentre.co.uk](https://www.emeraldcentre.co.uk/) ## What does The Emerald Centre do? The Emerald Centre delivers a wide range of activities to vulnerable local people and The Irish Community in Leicester & Leicestershire. These include senior citizens luncheon clubs, social activities, sports (includes soccer, Gaelic football, Irish dance, music for people of all ages). The facility is also a base for Comhaltas. ## What causes is The Emerald Centre registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Emerald Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Emerald Centre 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=the-emerald-centre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.emeraldcentre.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Emerald Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. The Emerald Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1119027) 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 The Emerald Centre's charity number? The Emerald Centre's charity number is 1119027. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1119027? Search 1119027 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 The Emerald Centre do? The Emerald Centre delivers a wide range of activities to vulnerable local people and The Irish Community in Leicester & Leicestershire. These include senior citizens luncheon clubs, social activities, sports (includes soccer, Gaelic football, Irish dance, music for people of all ages). The facility is also a base for Comhaltas. Does The Emerald Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Emerald Centre. 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 The Emerald Centre? The Emerald Centre's website is https://www.emeraldcentre.co.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/1119027).