Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Godalming and Villages Community Store is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty.
Godalming and Villages Community Store (number 1199787) 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 Godalming and Villages Community Store do?
The relief of financial hardship amongst people in Godalming and its surrounding villages in providing:a) emergency food, essential toiletries and household items to individuals and families in need,b) distribution of the above items to charities and organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty andc) the provision of signposting to relevant information and other advisory services.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Godalming and Villages Community Store
Answers Godalming and Villages Community Store gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 July 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 Godalming and Villages Community Store 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
Godalming and Villages Community Store's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Surrey
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.
What causes is Godalming and Villages Community Store registered for?
The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Why is there no Clarity Score for Godalming and Villages Community Store yet?
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Is Godalming and Villages Community Store a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Godalming and Villages Community Store as a registered charity (number 1199787) 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 Godalming and Villages Community Store's charity number?
Godalming and Villages Community Store's charity number is 1199787. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1199787?
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What does Godalming and Villages Community Store do?
The relief of financial hardship amongst people in Godalming and its surrounding villages in providing:a) emergency food, essential toiletries and household items to individuals and families in need,b) distribution of the above items to charities and organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty andc) the provision of signposting to relevant information and other advisory services.
Does Godalming and Villages Community Store have reviews and complaints?
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How can I donate to Godalming and Villages Community Store?
Godalming and Villages Community Store's website listed in our register data is https://godalmingcommunitystore.org. 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 Godalming and Villages Community Store?
The register records Godalming and Villages Community Store 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 Godalming and Villages Community Store's trustees paid?
Godalming and Villages Community Store's annual return for the year ending 31 July 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Godalming and Villages Community Store registered as a charity?
Godalming and Villages Community Store was entered on the register on 26 July 2022.