--- title: "Winchester District Citizens Advice Bureau — check charity number 1144965 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Winchester District Citizens Advice Bureau a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1144965. General Charitable Purposes charity based in City Offices. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/winchester-district-citizens-advice-bureau retrieved: 2026-08-24T12:11:52.087Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Winchester District Citizens Advice Bureau is a registered charity (number 1144965) 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 advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £457,357 (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 Winchester District Citizens Advice Bureau? Registered charity number 1144965 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location City Offices Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £457,357 Website [citizensadvicewinchester.org.uk](http://citizensadvicewinchester.org.uk/) ## What does Winchester District Citizens Advice Bureau do? The charity provides, free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities for the benefit of the community in Winchester district and surrounding areas. The service aims to provide the advice people need for the problems they face and to improve the policies and practices that affect people's lives. ## What causes is Winchester District Citizens Advice Bureau registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Winchester District Citizens Advice Bureau yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Winchester District Citizens Advice Bureau 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=winchester-district-citizens-advice-bureau&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://citizensadvicewinchester.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Winchester District Citizens Advice Bureau a legitimate charity? Yes. Winchester District Citizens Advice Bureau is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1144965) 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 Winchester District Citizens Advice Bureau's charity number? Winchester District Citizens Advice Bureau's charity number is 1144965. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1144965? Search 1144965 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 Winchester District Citizens Advice Bureau do? The charity provides, free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities for the benefit of the community in Winchester district and surrounding areas. The service aims to provide the advice people need for the problems they face and to improve the policies and practices that affect people's lives. Does Winchester District Citizens Advice Bureau have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Winchester District Citizens Advice Bureau. 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 Winchester District Citizens Advice Bureau? Winchester District Citizens Advice Bureau's website is http://citizensadvicewinchester.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/1144965).