--- title: "Hipperholme Grammar School Foundation — check charity number 517152 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hipperholme Grammar School Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 517152. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Bramley Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hipperholme-grammar-school-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-18T17:48:14.703Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hipperholme Grammar School Foundation is a registered charity (number 517152) 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 £3,646,258 (year ending 2024-08-31). 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 Hipperholme Grammar School Foundation? Registered charity number 517152 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bramley Lane Latest income (year ending 2024-08-31) £3,646,258 Website [www.hgsf.org.uk](http://www.hgsf.org.uk/) ## What does Hipperholme Grammar School Foundation do? Independent grammar school ## What causes is Hipperholme Grammar School Foundation registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hipperholme Grammar School Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hipperholme Grammar School Foundation 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=hipperholme-grammar-school-foundation&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hgsf.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hipperholme Grammar School Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Hipperholme Grammar School Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 517152) 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 Hipperholme Grammar School Foundation's charity number? Hipperholme Grammar School Foundation's charity number is 517152. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 517152? Search 517152 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 Hipperholme Grammar School Foundation do? Independent grammar school Does Hipperholme Grammar School Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hipperholme Grammar School Foundation. 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 Hipperholme Grammar School Foundation? Hipperholme Grammar School Foundation's website is http://www.hgsf.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/517152).