Is Cambridge Hindu Forum a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Cambridge Hindu Forum as a registered charity (number 1180344) 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 Cambridge Hindu Forum's charity number?

Cambridge Hindu Forum's charity number is 1180344. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1180344?

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Does Cambridge Hindu Forum have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cambridge Hindu Forum. 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 Cambridge Hindu Forum?

Cambridge Hindu Forum does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Cambridge Hindu Forum registered as a charity?

Cambridge Hindu Forum was entered on the register on 17 October 2018.

Registered charity · No. 1180344

Cambridge Hindu Forum

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Cambridge Hindu Forum is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include religious activities.

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What are the key facts about Cambridge Hindu Forum?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £0
Registered charity number: 1180344
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): 27 Old Gloucester Street
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes

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Cambridge Hindu Forum (number 1180344) 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 Cambridge Hindu Forum do?

1. Conduct monthly poojas to enable Hindus or anyone with a interest in Hinduism attend the events in Cambridge.2. Carryout fundraising activities to raise funds for establishment of Hindu Temple in or around Cambridge with community centre insitu. 3. Celebrate major Hindu festivals in Cambridge.4. Conduct monthly Vedic Heritage classes for children.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Cambridge Hindu Forum

Answers Cambridge Hindu Forum 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 records Cambridge Hindu Forum as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 17 October 2018
Also known as: Chf; Hindu Forum of Cambridge; Hindu Forum; Cambridge Forum; The Forum; Vedic Heritage Group
Where it says it operates: Cambridgeshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported activities: Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

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 Cambridge Hindu Forum registered for?

Religious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for Cambridge Hindu Forum yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Cambridge Hindu Forum. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cambridge Hindu Forum a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Cambridge Hindu Forum as a registered charity (number 1180344) 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 Cambridge Hindu Forum's charity number?: Cambridge Hindu Forum's charity number is 1180344. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1180344?: Search 1180344 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 Cambridge Hindu Forum do?: 1. Conduct monthly poojas to enable Hindus or anyone with a interest in Hinduism attend the events in Cambridge.2. Carryout fundraising activities to raise funds for establishment of Hindu Temple in or around Cambridge with community centre insitu. 3. Celebrate major Hindu festivals in Cambridge.4. Conduct monthly Vedic Heritage classes for children.
Does Cambridge Hindu Forum have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cambridge Hindu Forum. 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 Cambridge Hindu Forum?: Cambridge Hindu Forum 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 Cambridge Hindu Forum?: The register records Cambridge Hindu Forum as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
When was Cambridge Hindu Forum registered as a charity?: Cambridge Hindu Forum was entered on the register on 17 October 2018.

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.