--- title: "Wantage Independent Advice Centre — check charity number 1161144 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Wantage Independent Advice Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1161144. General Charitable Purposes charity based in T/A Vale Community Impact. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wantage-independent-advice-centre retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:01:45.535Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Wantage Independent Advice Centre is a registered charity (number 1161144) 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 £225,029 (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 Wantage Independent Advice Centre? Registered charity number 1161144 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location T/A Vale Community Impact Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £225,029 Website [www.vci.org.uk](http://www.vci.org.uk/) ## What does Wantage Independent Advice Centre do? Advice. Free, confidential advice from trained volunteers on a range of topics, debt, benefits, employment/consumer rights & many more.Transport Scheme. Volunteer drivers take elderly and infirm people to various destinations including hospital, doctors, shopping & Day Centres.Good Neighbour Scheme. Volunteers visiting people in their own home to help with paperwork & to alleviate loneliness. ## What causes is Wantage Independent Advice Centre registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wantage Independent Advice Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wantage Independent Advice 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=wantage-independent-advice-centre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.vci.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wantage Independent Advice Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Wantage Independent Advice Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1161144) 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 Wantage Independent Advice Centre's charity number? Wantage Independent Advice Centre's charity number is 1161144. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1161144? Search 1161144 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 Wantage Independent Advice Centre do? Advice. Free, confidential advice from trained volunteers on a range of topics, debt, benefits, employment/consumer rights & many more.Transport Scheme. Volunteer drivers take elderly and infirm people to various destinations including hospital, doctors, shopping & Day Centres.Good Neighbour Scheme. Volunteers visiting people in their own home to help with paperwork & to alleviate loneliness. Does Wantage Independent Advice Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wantage Independent Advice 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 Wantage Independent Advice Centre? Wantage Independent Advice Centre's website is http://www.vci.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/1161144).