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Registered charity · No. 291657Omnibus Business Centre

The Herpes Viruses Association

The Herpes Viruses Association is a registered charity in England & Wales working in the advancement of health or saving of lives, based in Omnibus Business Centre.

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The Herpes Viruses Association is a registered charity (number 291657) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £162,826 (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 Herpes Viruses Association?

Registered charity number
291657
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
Omnibus Business Centre
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£162,826

What does The Herpes Viruses Association do?

Patient-run: website, booklets, a helpline run by trained volunteers who can answer medical questions and counsel people with any psychological worries. For subscribers: quarterly journals, leaflets on all aspects of the virus, meetings, seminars.Re shingles and neurogenic pain, we supply a 17-page information pack. This pain is especially severe in the elderly and is difficult to treat.

What causes is The Herpes Viruses Association registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Herpes Viruses Association yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Herpes Viruses 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Herpes Viruses Association a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Herpes Viruses Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 291657) 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 Herpes Viruses Association's charity number?
The Herpes Viruses Association's charity number is 291657. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 291657?
Search 291657 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 Herpes Viruses Association do?
Patient-run: website, booklets, a helpline run by trained volunteers who can answer medical questions and counsel people with any psychological worries. For subscribers: quarterly journals, leaflets on all aspects of the virus, meetings, seminars.Re shingles and neurogenic pain, we supply a 17-page information pack. This pain is especially severe in the elderly and is difficult to treat.
Does The Herpes Viruses Association have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Herpes Viruses 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 The Herpes Viruses Association?
The Herpes Viruses Association's website is http://www.herpes.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.