--- title: "Castle in the Community — check charity number 1098335 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Castle in the Community a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1098335. Education/training charity based in Town End Farm Estate. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/castle-in-the-community retrieved: 2026-08-18T12:05:12.027Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Castle in the Community is a registered charity (number 1098335) 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; environment/conservation/heritage. 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 Castle in the Community? Registered charity number 1098335 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Town End Farm Estate ## What does Castle in the Community do? We work with local authorities, agencies, and other voluntary organisations to advance education and provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupations. The objective of this being to improve the conditions of life for the community of Sunderland North and the City in general. Principal concern is the development of Hylton Castle for community use. ## What causes is Castle in the Community registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Castle in the Community yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Castle in the Community 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=castle-in-the-community&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Castle in the Community a legitimate charity? Yes. Castle in the Community is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1098335) 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 Castle in the Community's charity number? Castle in the Community's charity number is 1098335. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1098335? Search 1098335 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 Castle in the Community do? We work with local authorities, agencies, and other voluntary organisations to advance education and provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupations. The objective of this being to improve the conditions of life for the community of Sunderland North and the City in general. Principal concern is the development of Hylton Castle for community use. Does Castle in the Community have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Castle in the Community. 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 Castle in the Community? Castle in the Community does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1098335).