--- title: "The Melbourne Centre — check charity number 700476 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Melbourne Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 700476. Education/training charity based in Melbourne Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-melbourne-centre retrieved: 2026-08-26T23:02:39.624Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Melbourne Centre is a registered charity (number 700476) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £8,140 (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 Melbourne Centre? Registered charity number 700476 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Melbourne Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £8,140 ## What does The Melbourne Centre do? 1. The advancement of the Christian faith.2. The relief of persons who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress, or who are aged or sick.3. The advancement of education on the basis of Christian principles. ## What causes is The Melbourne Centre registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Melbourne Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Melbourne 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-melbourne-centre&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Melbourne Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. The Melbourne Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 700476) 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 Melbourne Centre's charity number? The Melbourne Centre's charity number is 700476. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 700476? Search 700476 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 Melbourne Centre do? 1. The advancement of the Christian faith.2. The relief of persons who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress, or who are aged or sick.3. The advancement of education on the basis of Christian principles. Does The Melbourne Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Melbourne 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 Melbourne Centre? The Melbourne Centre 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/700476).