--- title: "Cornwall Hugs — check charity number 1177796 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cornwall Hugs a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1177796. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in 31 Lemon Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cornwall-hugs retrieved: 2026-08-19T15:05:20.291Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cornwall Hugs is a registered charity (number 1177796) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £538 (year ending 2025-04-03). 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 Cornwall Hugs? Registered charity number 1177796 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 31 Lemon Street Latest income (year ending 2025-04-03) £538 Website [www.cornwallhugs.org](http://www.cornwallhugs.org/) ## What does Cornwall Hugs do? Having provided respite holidays to over 500 people affected by Grenfell Tower Fire (survivors, the bereaved, firefighters, displaced neighbours and front line support workers), Cornwall Hugs now continues its support through solidarity and awareness work. ## What causes is Cornwall Hugs registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cornwall Hugs yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cornwall Hugs 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=cornwall-hugs&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cornwallhugs.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cornwall Hugs a legitimate charity? Yes. Cornwall Hugs is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1177796) 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 Cornwall Hugs's charity number? Cornwall Hugs's charity number is 1177796. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1177796? Search 1177796 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 Cornwall Hugs do? Having provided respite holidays to over 500 people affected by Grenfell Tower Fire (survivors, the bereaved, firefighters, displaced neighbours and front line support workers), Cornwall Hugs now continues its support through solidarity and awareness work. Does Cornwall Hugs have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cornwall Hugs. 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 Cornwall Hugs? Cornwall Hugs's website is http://www.cornwallhugs.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/1177796).