--- title: "California Association — check charity number 1090087 | CharityCompare" description: "Is California Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1090087. Education/training charity based in Finchampstead. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/california-association retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:03:26.782Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer California Association is a registered charity (number 1090087) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £39,616 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 California Association? Registered charity number 1090087 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Finchampstead Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £39,616 Website [www.ratepayers.co.uk](http://www.ratepayers.co.uk/) ## What does California Association do? To provide a community hall for the benefits of all Finchampstead residents. ## What causes is California Association registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for California Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. California 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=california-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ratepayers.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is California Association a legitimate charity? Yes. California Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1090087) 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 California Association's charity number? California Association's charity number is 1090087. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1090087? Search 1090087 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 California Association do? To provide a community hall for the benefits of all Finchampstead residents. Does California Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for California 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 California Association? California Association's website is http://www.ratepayers.co.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/1090087).