--- title: "Hats Off for Bootsie — charity 1165319" description: "Hats Off for Bootsie (charity 1165319). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hats-off-for-bootsie retrieved: 2026-09-21T14:34:29.568Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hats Off for Bootsie is listed as a registered charity (number 1165319) 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: education/training; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £1 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Hats Off for Bootsie? Registered charity number 1165319 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO Register contact locality (not service coverage) Maidenhead Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £1 Website [www.hatsoffforbootsie.org.uk](http://www.hatsoffforbootsie.org.uk/) ## What does Hats Off for Bootsie do? HOfB exists to support Combat Veterans who are homeless or who are overcoming mental trauma with opportunities to help them rehabilitate, by supporting them to: 1) write, produce or perform art, or supporting art with CVs as its focus 2) inspire/encourage people struggling with homelessness, trauma or addiction 3) educate/raise awareness in the wider community. ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Other Defined Groups. **Reported activities:** 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 Hats Off for Bootsie registered for? Education/trainingDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hats Off for Bootsie yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hats Off for Bootsie 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Hats Off for Bootsie? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Provided by the charity Supporting public source ## 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=hats-off-for-bootsie&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hatsoffforbootsie.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hats Off for Bootsie a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Hats Off for Bootsie as a registered charity (number 1165319) 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 Hats Off for Bootsie's charity number? Hats Off for Bootsie's charity number is 1165319. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1165319? Search 1165319 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 Hats Off for Bootsie do? HOfB exists to support Combat Veterans who are homeless or who are overcoming mental trauma with opportunities to help them rehabilitate, by supporting them to: 1) write, produce or perform art, or supporting art with CVs as its focus 2) inspire/encourage people struggling with homelessness, trauma or addiction 3) educate/raise awareness in the wider community. Does Hats Off for Bootsie have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hats Off for Bootsie. 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 Hats Off for Bootsie? Hats Off for Bootsie's website listed in our register data is http://www.hatsoffforbootsie.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](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/charity-details/?regId=1165319&subId=0).