Is Balsham Church Institute a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Balsham Church Institute as a registered charity (number 802006) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Balsham Church Institute's charity number?

Balsham Church Institute's charity number is 802006. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 802006?

Search 802006 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.

Does Balsham Church Institute have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Balsham Church Institute. 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 Balsham Church Institute?

Balsham Church Institute does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was Balsham Church Institute previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Balsham Church Institute: Balsham Village Hall.

When was Balsham Church Institute registered as a charity?

Balsham Church Institute was entered on the register on 23 August 1989.

Registered charity · No. 802006

Balsham Church Institute

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Balsham Church Institute is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include recreation.

Check official registration

Work at Balsham Church Institute? Claim this profile free to add your own description, logo and links.

At a glance · official register

What are the key facts about Balsham Church Institute?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £6,842
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £7,274
Registered charity number: 802006
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Balsham
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Balsham Church Institute (number 802006) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Balsham Church Institute do?

Village Hall available for hire by regular groups for activities such as Keep Fit, Brownies, Rainbows, Toddler Groups and for occasional users for meetings, celebrations etc. A monthly cinema ( Balsham Picture House} is also activeThe church reserves the option for activities linked to the church which now includes Community Coffee mornings and Lunches

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Balsham Church Institute

Answers Balsham Church Institute gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Balsham Church Institute as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 23 August 1989
Previous names on the register: Balsham Village Hall
Where it says it operates: Cambridgeshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Balsham Church Institute registered for?

Recreation

Why is there no Clarity Score for Balsham Church Institute yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Balsham Church Institute. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Balsham Church Institute?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

How to read charity accounts · Explore rated charities

Is this your charity?

Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score.

Claim this profile — free

Frequently asked questions

Is Balsham Church Institute a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Balsham Church Institute as a registered charity (number 802006) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Balsham Church Institute's charity number?: Balsham Church Institute's charity number is 802006. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 802006?: Search 802006 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 Balsham Church Institute do?: Village Hall available for hire by regular groups for activities such as Keep Fit, Brownies, Rainbows, Toddler Groups and for occasional users for meetings, celebrations etc. A monthly cinema ( Balsham Picture House} is also activeThe church reserves the option for activities linked to the church which now includes Community Coffee mornings and Lunches
Does Balsham Church Institute have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Balsham Church Institute. 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 Balsham Church Institute?: Balsham Church Institute does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Balsham Church Institute?: The register does not record Balsham Church Institute as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Balsham Church Institute previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Balsham Church Institute: Balsham Village Hall.
When was Balsham Church Institute registered as a charity?: Balsham Church Institute was entered on the register on 23 August 1989.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.