Club Forge (number 1181525) 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 Club Forge do?
1) The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of the public in the West Midland region (the area of benefit) by the provision of facilities or services for participating in sports and physical activities that are capable of promoting health2) To promote the voluntary sector by the provision of training, advice, information and support
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Club Forge
Answers Club Forge gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 June 2025, 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 does not record Club Forge as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Club Forge's annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Hob Cspan
Previous names on the register
Heart of Birmingham Community Sports and Physical Activity Network; United Community Activity Network
Where it says it operates
Birmingham City
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; The General Public/mankind.
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.
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The register data used for this profile lists Club Forge as a registered charity (number 1181525) 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 Club Forge's charity number?
Club Forge's charity number is 1181525. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1181525?
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What does Club Forge do?
1) The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation for the benefit of the public in the West Midland region (the area of benefit) by the provision of facilities or services for participating in sports and physical activities that are capable of promoting health2) To promote the voluntary sector by the provision of training, advice, information and support
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How can I donate to Club Forge?
Club Forge's website listed in our register data is http://www.ucanbirmingham.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Club Forge?
The register does not record Club Forge as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Club Forge's trustees paid?
Club Forge's annual return for the year ending 30 June 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Club Forge previously called?
The register lists these previous names for Club Forge: Heart of Birmingham Community Sports and Physical Activity Network; United Community Activity Network.
When was Club Forge registered as a charity?
Club Forge was entered on the register on 11 January 2019.