--- title: "Balkwell Community Welfare Association — check charity number 1011470 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Balkwell Community Welfare Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1011470. General Charitable Purposes charity based in North Shields. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/balkwell-community-welfare-association retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:44:19.068Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Balkwell Community Welfare Association is a registered charity (number 1011470) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; amateur sport; recreation. Its latest reported income was £39,899 (year ending 2026-03-31). 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 Balkwell Community Welfare Association? Registered charity number 1011470 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location North Shields Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31) £39,899 Website [www.thehut.org.uk](http://www.thehut.org.uk/) ## What does Balkwell Community Welfare Association do? PARENT AND TODDLER GROUPSLIMMING GROUPSLINE DANCINGTEA DANCE (sequence)CARD CRAFT GROUPCHILDREN'S DANCE CLASSMONTHLY SOCIALSNORTH SHIELDS SPIRITUALIST CHURCHPRIVATE PARTY HIRE ## What causes is Balkwell Community Welfare Association registered for? General Charitable PurposesAmateur SportRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Balkwell Community Welfare Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Balkwell Community Welfare Association 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=balkwell-community-welfare-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thehut.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Balkwell Community Welfare Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Balkwell Community Welfare Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1011470) 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 Balkwell Community Welfare Association's charity number? Balkwell Community Welfare Association's charity number is 1011470. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1011470? Search 1011470 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 Balkwell Community Welfare Association do? PARENT AND TODDLER GROUPSLIMMING GROUPSLINE DANCINGTEA DANCE (sequence)CARD CRAFT GROUPCHILDREN'S DANCE CLASSMONTHLY SOCIALSNORTH SHIELDS SPIRITUALIST CHURCHPRIVATE PARTY HIRE Does Balkwell Community Welfare Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Balkwell Community Welfare Association. 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 Balkwell Community Welfare Association? Balkwell Community Welfare Association's website is http://www.thehut.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/1011470).