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John Castlehow Toppin Memorial Hall is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, arts/culture/heritage/science, recreation.
John Castlehow Toppin Memorial Hall (number 222771) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does John Castlehow Toppin Memorial Hall do?
The hall is used for community functions, operating as a community hub with use by: Skelton village school, local youth, adult and senior groups, meetings, classes etc, as well as a polling station. Its activities include keep fit, theatre, dances, school, church and social gatherings and suppers and is available for private hire for social events. Open to all ages, abilities and ethnicities.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for John Castlehow Toppin Memorial Hall
Answers John Castlehow Toppin Memorial Hall gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 30 September 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record John Castlehow Toppin Memorial Hall as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
John Castlehow Toppin Memorial Hall's annual return for the year ending 30 September 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
The Skelton Memorial Hall; Skelton Toppin Memorial Hall
Previous names on the register
The John Castlehow Toppin Memorial Hall (Known As "the Skelton Memorial Hall" )
Where it says it operates
Cumbria
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. 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 John Castlehow Toppin Memorial Hall registered for?
General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation
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Is John Castlehow Toppin Memorial Hall a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists John Castlehow Toppin Memorial Hall as a registered charity (number 222771) 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 John Castlehow Toppin Memorial Hall's charity number?
John Castlehow Toppin Memorial Hall's charity number is 222771. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does John Castlehow Toppin Memorial Hall do?
The hall is used for community functions, operating as a community hub with use by: Skelton village school, local youth, adult and senior groups, meetings, classes etc, as well as a polling station. Its activities include keep fit, theatre, dances, school, church and social gatherings and suppers and is available for private hire for social events. Open to all ages, abilities and ethnicities.
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How can I donate to John Castlehow Toppin Memorial Hall?
John Castlehow Toppin Memorial Hall's website listed in our register data is https://www.skeltonvillagehall.com. 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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to John Castlehow Toppin Memorial Hall?
The register does not record John Castlehow Toppin Memorial Hall as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are John Castlehow Toppin Memorial Hall's trustees paid?
John Castlehow Toppin Memorial Hall's annual return for the year ending 30 September 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was John Castlehow Toppin Memorial Hall previously called?
The register lists this previous name for John Castlehow Toppin Memorial Hall: The John Castlehow Toppin Memorial Hall (Known As "the Skelton Memorial Hall" ).
When was John Castlehow Toppin Memorial Hall registered as a charity?
John Castlehow Toppin Memorial Hall was entered on the register on 15 July 1963.