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title: "Chelmsford Hindu Society — check charity number 1172630 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Chelmsford Hindu Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1172630. Religious Activities charity based in Chelmsford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/chelmsford-hindu-society
retrieved: 2026-08-18T21:51:25.901Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Chelmsford Hindu Society is a registered charity (number 1172630) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities; arts/culture/heritage/science; recreation. Its latest reported income was £158,532 (year ending 2024-09-30). 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 Chelmsford Hindu Society?

Registered charity number

1172630

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Chelmsford

Latest income (year ending 2024-09-30)

£158,532

Website

[www.chelmsfordhindusociety.org](http://www.chelmsfordhindusociety.org/)

## What does Chelmsford Hindu Society do?

Chelmsford Hindu Society runs various Hindu cultural and religious events through out the year. As there are no Hindu Community Centre or a place of worship within 20 miles radius from Chelmsford in Essex, the Society has established a the Hindu community centre and a place of worship where the community could meet and exchange and practice their religious and cultural traditions.

## What causes is Chelmsford Hindu Society registered for?

Religious ActivitiesArts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Chelmsford Hindu Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Chelmsford Hindu Society 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Chelmsford Hindu Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Chelmsford Hindu Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172630) 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 Chelmsford Hindu Society's charity number?

Chelmsford Hindu Society's charity number is 1172630. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1172630?

Search 1172630 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 Chelmsford Hindu Society do?

Chelmsford Hindu Society runs various Hindu cultural and religious events through out the year. As there are no Hindu Community Centre or a place of worship within 20 miles radius from Chelmsford in Essex, the Society has established a the Hindu community centre and a place of worship where the community could meet and exchange and practice their religious and cultural traditions.

Does Chelmsford Hindu Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Chelmsford Hindu Society. 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 Chelmsford Hindu Society?

Chelmsford Hindu Society's website is http://www.chelmsfordhindusociety.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/1172630).