--- title: "Hackney People First — check charity number 1156543 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hackney People First a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1156543. Disability charity based in Unit 1. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hackney-people-first retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:54:22.706Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hackney People First is a registered charity (number 1156543) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability. Its latest reported income was £74,355 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Hackney People First? Registered charity number 1156543 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Unit 1 Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £74,355 Website [www.hackneypeoplefirst.com](http://www.hackneypeoplefirst.com/) ## What does Hackney People First do? HPF is a User-Led self advocacy organisation run by and for adults with a learning disability living in the London borough of hackney. It exists to raise awareness of the rights and needs of those with a learning disability to get their full rights as equal citizens. It runs speaking up groups and supports adults with learning disabilities to feed into local planning and service provision. ## What causes is Hackney People First registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hackney People First yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hackney People First is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=hackney-people-first&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hackneypeoplefirst.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hackney People First a legitimate charity? Yes. Hackney People First is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1156543) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Hackney People First's charity number? Hackney People First's charity number is 1156543. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1156543? Search 1156543 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 Hackney People First do? HPF is a User-Led self advocacy organisation run by and for adults with a learning disability living in the London borough of hackney. It exists to raise awareness of the rights and needs of those with a learning disability to get their full rights as equal citizens. It runs speaking up groups and supports adults with learning disabilities to feed into local planning and service provision. Does Hackney People First have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hackney People First. 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 Hackney People First? Hackney People First's website is http://www.hackneypeoplefirst.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1156543).