Is Restoring Hands a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Restoring Hands as a registered charity (number 1056210) 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 Restoring Hands's charity number?

Restoring Hands's charity number is 1056210. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1056210?

Search 1056210 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.

Does Restoring Hands have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Restoring Hands. 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 Restoring Hands?

Restoring Hands's website listed in our register data is http://www.restoringhands.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.

What was Restoring Hands previously called?

The register lists these previous names for Restoring Hands: Living Waters Church Maidstone Trust; Celebrate Maidstone.

When was Restoring Hands registered as a charity?

Restoring Hands was entered on the register on 17 June 1996.

Registered charity · No. 1056210Trust

Restoring Hands

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Restoring Hands is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Restoring Hands?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £0
Registered charity number: 1056210
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): Weavering
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes
Website: www.restoringhands.org.uk

Quick answer

Restoring Hands (number 1056210) 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 Restoring Hands do?

Restoring Hands is committed to providing assistance to improve quality of life, restore dignity and promote hopefor the future. We do this by working with local families through befriending people; assessing their needs andhelping them access relevant resources.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Restoring Hands

Answers Restoring Hands gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 records Restoring Hands as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 17 June 1996
Also known as: Love Maidstone
Previous names on the register: Living Waters Church Maidstone Trust; Celebrate Maidstone
Where it says it operates: Kent

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Other Charitable Activities.

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 Restoring Hands registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Restoring Hands yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Restoring Hands. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Restoring Hands?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Restoring Hands a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Restoring Hands as a registered charity (number 1056210) 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 Restoring Hands's charity number?: Restoring Hands's charity number is 1056210. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1056210?: Search 1056210 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 Restoring Hands do?: Restoring Hands is committed to providing assistance to improve quality of life, restore dignity and promote hopefor the future. We do this by working with local families through befriending people; assessing their needs andhelping them access relevant resources.
Does Restoring Hands have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Restoring Hands. 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 Restoring Hands?: Restoring Hands's website listed in our register data is http://www.restoringhands.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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Restoring Hands?: The register records Restoring Hands as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
What was Restoring Hands previously called?: The register lists these previous names for Restoring Hands: Living Waters Church Maidstone Trust; Celebrate Maidstone.
When was Restoring Hands registered as a charity?: Restoring Hands was entered on the register on 17 June 1996.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.