--- title: "The Seventeen West Midlands Associations — check charity number 1186421 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Seventeen West Midlands Associations a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1186421. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Small Heath. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-seventeen-west-midlands-associations retrieved: 2026-08-28T04:04:51.293Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Seventeen West Midlands Associations is a registered charity (number 1186421) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £130 (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 Seventeen West Midlands Associations? Registered charity number 1186421 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Small Heath Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £130 ## What does The Seventeen West Midlands Associations do? To prevent or relive poverty of persons living in the West Midlands, particularly but not exclusively refugees, asylum seekers, migrant workers and their dependants by the provision of information, advocacy and advice, including but not limited to: interpreting and translating; money management and debt advice; health and housing advice and support. ## What causes is The Seventeen West Midlands Associations registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Seventeen West Midlands Associations yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Seventeen West Midlands Associations 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-seventeen-west-midlands-associations&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Seventeen West Midlands Associations a legitimate charity? Yes. The Seventeen West Midlands Associations is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1186421) 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 Seventeen West Midlands Associations's charity number? The Seventeen West Midlands Associations's charity number is 1186421. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1186421? Search 1186421 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 Seventeen West Midlands Associations do? To prevent or relive poverty of persons living in the West Midlands, particularly but not exclusively refugees, asylum seekers, migrant workers and their dependants by the provision of information, advocacy and advice, including but not limited to: interpreting and translating; money management and debt advice; health and housing advice and support. Does The Seventeen West Midlands Associations have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Seventeen West Midlands Associations. 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 Seventeen West Midlands Associations? The Seventeen West Midlands Associations 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/1186421).