--- title: "Voluntary Help Centre — check charity number 1164155 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Voluntary Help Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1164155. Other Charitable Purposes charity based in 34 Elms Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/voluntary-help-centre retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:56:18.342Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Voluntary Help Centre is a registered charity (number 1164155) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £42,317 (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 Help Centre? Registered charity number 1164155 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 34 Elms Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £42,317 Website [www.southwoldvhc.com](http://www.southwoldvhc.com/) ## What does Voluntary Help Centre do? WE PROVIDE - 1. A CAR SERVICE FOR THOSE WHO NEED TO UNDERTAKE A JOURNEY FOR WHICH THERE IS NO FAMILY CAR OR SUITABLE PUBLIC TRANSPORT; 2. A BEFRIENDERS SERVICE TO HELP ISOLATED AND HOUSEBOUND WITH A VARIETY OF SERVICES - SHOPPING,DOG WALKING, VISITING AND GENERAL SOCIAL CONTACT; 3. LUNCH CLUB TO BENEFIT THE ELDERLY, DISABLED OR ISOLATED / HOUSEBOUND BY PROVIDING REGULAR SOCIAL ACTIVITY ## What causes is Voluntary Help Centre registered for? Other Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Voluntary Help Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Voluntary Help 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=voluntary-help-centre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.southwoldvhc.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Voluntary Help Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Voluntary Help Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1164155) 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 Help Centre's charity number? Voluntary Help Centre's charity number is 1164155. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1164155? Search 1164155 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 Help Centre do? WE PROVIDE - 1. A CAR SERVICE FOR THOSE WHO NEED TO UNDERTAKE A JOURNEY FOR WHICH THERE IS NO FAMILY CAR OR SUITABLE PUBLIC TRANSPORT; 2. A BEFRIENDERS SERVICE TO HELP ISOLATED AND HOUSEBOUND WITH A VARIETY OF SERVICES - SHOPPING,DOG WALKING, VISITING AND GENERAL SOCIAL CONTACT; 3. LUNCH CLUB TO BENEFIT THE ELDERLY, DISABLED OR ISOLATED / HOUSEBOUND BY PROVIDING REGULAR SOCIAL ACTIVITY Does Voluntary Help Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Voluntary Help 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 Voluntary Help Centre? Voluntary Help Centre's website is http://www.southwoldvhc.com — 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/1164155).