Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
The Friends of Hylands House is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include arts/culture/heritage/science, environment/conservation/heritage.
The Friends of Hylands House (number 1059969) 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 The Friends of Hylands House do?
The object of the Friends shall be the preservation and improvement of the listed building - Hylands House, Chelmsford - together with the associated park, for the benefit of the public and the promotion of its use by the public, through the activities of a group of friends.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Friends of Hylands House
Answers The Friends of Hylands House gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 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 records The Friends of Hylands House 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
The Friends of Hylands House's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Essex
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: 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.
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Is The Friends of Hylands House a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Friends of Hylands House as a registered charity (number 1059969) 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.
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The Friends of Hylands House's charity number is 1059969. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does The Friends of Hylands House do?
The object of the Friends shall be the preservation and improvement of the listed building - Hylands House, Chelmsford - together with the associated park, for the benefit of the public and the promotion of its use by the public, through the activities of a group of friends.
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How can I donate to The Friends of Hylands House?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Friends of Hylands House?
The register records The Friends of Hylands House 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.
Are The Friends of Hylands House's trustees paid?
The Friends of Hylands House's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Friends of Hylands House registered as a charity?
The Friends of Hylands House was entered on the register on 3 January 1997.