--- title: "Cowden Village Hall (Commonly Known As Cowden Memorial Hall) — check charity number 286856 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cowden Village Hall (Commonly Known As Cowden Memorial Hall) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 286856. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Cowden. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cowden-village-hall-commonly-known-as-cowden-memorial-hall retrieved: 2026-08-19T16:19:26.287Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cowden Village Hall (Commonly Known As Cowden Memorial Hall) is a registered charity (number 286856) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; amateur sport; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £25,824 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Cowden Village Hall (Commonly Known As Cowden Memorial Hall)? Registered charity number 286856 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Cowden Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £25,824 ## What does Cowden Village Hall (Commonly Known As Cowden Memorial Hall) do? For the purposes of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Cowden and neighbourhood. ## What causes is Cowden Village Hall (Commonly Known As Cowden Memorial Hall) registered for? General Charitable PurposesAmateur SportEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cowden Village Hall (Commonly Known As Cowden Memorial Hall) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cowden Village Hall (Commonly Known As Cowden Memorial Hall) 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=cowden-village-hall-commonly-known-as-cowden-memorial-hall&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cowden Village Hall (Commonly Known As Cowden Memorial Hall) a legitimate charity? Yes. Cowden Village Hall (Commonly Known As Cowden Memorial Hall) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 286856) 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 Cowden Village Hall (Commonly Known As Cowden Memorial Hall)'s charity number? Cowden Village Hall (Commonly Known As Cowden Memorial Hall)'s charity number is 286856. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 286856? Search 286856 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 Cowden Village Hall (Commonly Known As Cowden Memorial Hall) do? For the purposes of a village hall for the use of the inhabitants of Cowden and neighbourhood. Does Cowden Village Hall (Commonly Known As Cowden Memorial Hall) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cowden Village Hall (Commonly Known As Cowden Memorial Hall). 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 Cowden Village Hall (Commonly Known As Cowden Memorial Hall)? Cowden Village Hall (Commonly Known As Cowden Memorial Hall) 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/286856).