--- title: "Vanguard Community — check charity number 1211789 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Vanguard Community a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1211789. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Woodford Green. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/vanguard-community retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:12:26.932Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Vanguard Community is a registered charity (number 1211789) 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; 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 Vanguard Community? Registered charity number 1211789 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Woodford Green Website [www.vanguardcommunity.co.uk](http://www.vanguardcommunity.co.uk/) ## What does Vanguard Community do? To advance the moderate teachings & practice of Islamic religion for the benefit of the public in particular but not exclusively by provision & establishing prayer space, education classes, lectures, celebrating religious festival, weddings & funerals. To further benefit the resident of Essex & neighbourhood without any distinction of sex or sexual orientation, race, religion & political opinion ## What causes is Vanguard Community registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Vanguard Community yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Vanguard Community 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=vanguard-community&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.vanguardcommunity.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Vanguard Community a legitimate charity? Yes. Vanguard Community is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1211789) 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 Vanguard Community's charity number? Vanguard Community's charity number is 1211789. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1211789? Search 1211789 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 Vanguard Community do? To advance the moderate teachings & practice of Islamic religion for the benefit of the public in particular but not exclusively by provision & establishing prayer space, education classes, lectures, celebrating religious festival, weddings & funerals. To further benefit the resident of Essex & neighbourhood without any distinction of sex or sexual orientation, race, religion & political opinion Does Vanguard Community have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Vanguard Community. 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 Vanguard Community? Vanguard Community's website is http://www.vanguardcommunity.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/1211789).