Is The Hamden Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Hamden Trust as a registered charity (number 1045440) 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 The Hamden Trust's charity number?

The Hamden Trust's charity number is 1045440. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1045440?

Search 1045440 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 The Hamden Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Hamden Trust. 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 The Hamden Trust?

The Hamden Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.wacarts.co.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.

When was The Hamden Trust registered as a charity?

The Hamden Trust was entered on the register on 30 March 1995. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 03036627).

Registered charity · No. 1045440Charitable company

The Hamden Trust

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

The Hamden Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, disability.

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What are the key facts about The Hamden Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £36
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £176,314
Registered charity number: 1045440
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Charitable company
Register contact address detail (not service area): Hampstead Town Hall
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.wacarts.co.uk

Quick answer

The Hamden Trust (number 1045440) 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 Hamden Trust do?

The principal activity of the Company is the development and administration of Hampstead Town Hall Centre to be used for charitable activities. A central purpose of the Trust is to conserve and enhance the historic building and encourage educational work to celebrate our heritage.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Hamden Trust

Answers The Hamden Trust 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 does not record The Hamden Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 30 March 1995
Company number: 03036627 (Companies House)
Where it says it operates: Throughout London

Who it supports and how it works

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

Reported activities: 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 The Hamden Trust registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Hamden Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Hamden Trust. 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 The Hamden Trust?

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Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Hamden Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Hamden Trust as a registered charity (number 1045440) 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 The Hamden Trust's charity number?: The Hamden Trust's charity number is 1045440. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1045440?: Search 1045440 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 The Hamden Trust do?: The principal activity of the Company is the development and administration of Hampstead Town Hall Centre to be used for charitable activities. A central purpose of the Trust is to conserve and enhance the historic building and encourage educational work to celebrate our heritage.
Does The Hamden Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Hamden Trust. 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 The Hamden Trust?: The Hamden Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.wacarts.co.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 The Hamden Trust?: The register does not record The Hamden Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was The Hamden Trust registered as a charity?: The Hamden Trust was entered on the register on 30 March 1995. It is also a company registered at Companies House (company number 03036627).

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.