Is Sewstern Village Hall a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Sewstern Village Hall as a registered charity (number 521494) 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 Sewstern Village Hall's charity number?

Sewstern Village Hall's charity number is 521494. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 521494?

Search 521494 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 Sewstern Village Hall have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sewstern Village Hall. 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 Sewstern Village Hall?

Sewstern Village Hall does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was Sewstern Village Hall previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Sewstern Village Hall: Village Hall.

When was Sewstern Village Hall registered as a charity?

Sewstern Village Hall was entered on the register on 15 December 1961.

Registered charity · No. 521494Trust

Sewstern Village Hall

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Sewstern Village Hall is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Sewstern Village Hall?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-01: £5,436
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-01: £3,636
Registered charity number: 521494
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): 59 Main Street
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes

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Sewstern Village Hall (number 521494) 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 Sewstern Village Hall do?

Raising money for maintenance and improvements to our community facility. Letting to other groups in our community for their fundraising efforts and other regional charitable groups.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Sewstern Village Hall

Answers Sewstern Village Hall 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 Sewstern Village Hall 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: 15 December 1961
Previous names on the register: Village Hall
Where it says it operates: Leicestershire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space.

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 Sewstern Village Hall registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Sewstern Village Hall yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Sewstern Village Hall. 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 Sewstern Village Hall?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sewstern Village Hall a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Sewstern Village Hall as a registered charity (number 521494) 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 Sewstern Village Hall's charity number?: Sewstern Village Hall's charity number is 521494. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 521494?: Search 521494 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 Sewstern Village Hall do?: Raising money for maintenance and improvements to our community facility. Letting to other groups in our community for their fundraising efforts and other regional charitable groups.
Does Sewstern Village Hall have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sewstern Village Hall. 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 Sewstern Village Hall?: Sewstern Village Hall does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Sewstern Village Hall?: The register records Sewstern Village Hall 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 Sewstern Village Hall previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Sewstern Village Hall: Village Hall.
When was Sewstern Village Hall registered as a charity?: Sewstern Village Hall was entered on the register on 15 December 1961.

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.