--- title: "Voluntary Action Camden — check charity number 802186 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Voluntary Action Camden a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 802186. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 37 Greenwood Place. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/voluntary-action-camden retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:05:30.635Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Voluntary Action Camden is a registered charity (number 802186) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £389,025 (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 Voluntary Action Camden? Registered charity number 802186 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 37 Greenwood Place Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £389,025 Website [www.vac.org.uk](http://www.vac.org.uk/) ## What does Voluntary Action Camden do? VAC is an independent charitable organisation run by an elected board of Trustees to promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the public, principally but not exclusively in the Greater London area and its environs, with specific reference to the London Borough of Camden. ## What causes is Voluntary Action Camden registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Voluntary Action Camden yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Voluntary Action Camden 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=voluntary-action-camden&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.vac.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Voluntary Action Camden a legitimate charity? Yes. Voluntary Action Camden is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 802186) 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 Voluntary Action Camden's charity number? Voluntary Action Camden's charity number is 802186. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 802186? Search 802186 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 Voluntary Action Camden do? VAC is an independent charitable organisation run by an elected board of Trustees to promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the public, principally but not exclusively in the Greater London area and its environs, with specific reference to the London Borough of Camden. Does Voluntary Action Camden have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Voluntary Action Camden. 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 Voluntary Action Camden? Voluntary Action Camden's website is http://www.vac.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](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/802186).