Is Hastings Furniture Service Limited a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Hastings Furniture Service Limited as a registered charity (number 1003257) 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 Hastings Furniture Service Limited's charity number?

Hastings Furniture Service Limited's charity number is 1003257. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Registered charity · No. 1003257Charitable company6-8 Dorset Place

Hastings Furniture Service Limited

Hastings Furniture Service Limited is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation/housing, based in 6-8 Dorset Place.

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Quick answer

Hastings Furniture Service Limited is listed as a registered charity (number 1003257) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £703,868 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset.

What are the key facts about Hastings Furniture Service Limited?

Registered charity number: 1003257
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact locality (not service coverage): 6-8 Dorset Place
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31): £703,868
Website: www.hfs.org.uk

What does Hastings Furniture Service Limited do?

HFS reuses furniture and appliances donated by residents in Hastings and Rother, supplying them at affordable rates to people with low incomes through stores in Hastings and Bexhill. We also provide cost-price removals for people with low incomes and a full house clearance service for all residents (chargeable).HFS runs training for local people who are out of work.

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Services; Other Charitable Activities.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-08. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Hastings Furniture Service Limited registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing

Why is there no Clarity Score for Hastings Furniture Service Limited yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hastings Furniture Service Limited 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Hastings Furniture Service Limited?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hastings Furniture Service Limited a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Hastings Furniture Service Limited as a registered charity (number 1003257) 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 Hastings Furniture Service Limited's charity number?: Hastings Furniture Service Limited's charity number is 1003257. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1003257?: Search 1003257 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 Hastings Furniture Service Limited do?: HFS reuses furniture and appliances donated by residents in Hastings and Rother, supplying them at affordable rates to people with low incomes through stores in Hastings and Bexhill. We also provide cost-price removals for people with low incomes and a full house clearance service for all residents (chargeable).HFS runs training for local people who are out of work.
Does Hastings Furniture Service Limited have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hastings Furniture Service Limited. 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 Hastings Furniture Service Limited?: Hastings Furniture Service Limited's website listed in our register data is http://www.hfs.org.uk. 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.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-08, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.