--- title: "Beacon Church Hesketh Bank — check charity number 1216726 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Beacon Church Hesketh Bank a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1216726. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Hesketh Bank. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/beacon-church-hesketh-bank retrieved: 2026-08-18T11:30:38.567Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Beacon Church Hesketh Bank is a registered charity (number 1216726) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; religious activities. 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 Beacon Church Hesketh Bank? Registered charity number 1216726 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Hesketh Bank Website [www.beaconchurchhb.org](http://www.beaconchurchhb.org/) ## What causes is Beacon Church Hesketh Bank registered for? General Charitable PurposesReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Beacon Church Hesketh Bank yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Beacon Church Hesketh Bank 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=beacon-church-hesketh-bank&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.beaconchurchhb.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Beacon Church Hesketh Bank a legitimate charity? Yes. Beacon Church Hesketh Bank is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1216726) 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 Beacon Church Hesketh Bank's charity number? Beacon Church Hesketh Bank's charity number is 1216726. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1216726? Search 1216726 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 Beacon Church Hesketh Bank do? Beacon Church Hesketh Bank is registered with the Charity Commission for: general charitable purposes; religious activities. See its official register entry for full details. Does Beacon Church Hesketh Bank have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Beacon Church Hesketh Bank. 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 Beacon Church Hesketh Bank? Beacon Church Hesketh Bank's website is http://www.beaconchurchhb.org — 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/1216726).