--- title: "Combined Halls of Clare — check charity number 280136 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Combined Halls of Clare a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 280136. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Callis Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/combined-halls-of-clare retrieved: 2026-08-19T11:47:45.969Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Combined Halls of Clare is a registered charity (number 280136) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £52,578 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Combined Halls of Clare? Registered charity number 280136 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Callis Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £52,578 Website [www.choc.org.uk](http://www.choc.org.uk/) ## What does Combined Halls of Clare do? CHOC manages and maintains Clare Town Hall and Clare Old School Community Centre for the benefit of the parishioners of Clare and the immediately surrounding communities. The rooms and halls are available for hire for social, educational, recreational, leisure and other community activities without distinction of age, gender, social, racial, religious or political differences. ## What causes is Combined Halls of Clare registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Combined Halls of Clare yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Combined Halls of Clare 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=combined-halls-of-clare&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.choc.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Combined Halls of Clare a legitimate charity? Yes. Combined Halls of Clare is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 280136) 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 Combined Halls of Clare's charity number? Combined Halls of Clare's charity number is 280136. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 280136? Search 280136 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 Combined Halls of Clare do? CHOC manages and maintains Clare Town Hall and Clare Old School Community Centre for the benefit of the parishioners of Clare and the immediately surrounding communities. The rooms and halls are available for hire for social, educational, recreational, leisure and other community activities without distinction of age, gender, social, racial, religious or political differences. Does Combined Halls of Clare have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Combined Halls of Clare. 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 Combined Halls of Clare? Combined Halls of Clare's website is http://www.choc.org.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/280136).