--- title: "Hampshire Housing Trust — check charity number 257118 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hampshire Housing Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 257118. Accommodation/housing charity based in Midland House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hampshire-housing-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:30:03.876Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hampshire Housing Trust is a registered charity (number 257118) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £51,279 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Hampshire Housing Trust? Registered charity number 257118 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Midland House Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £51,279 ## What does Hampshire Housing Trust do? The Trustees shall stand possessed of the Trust property and the income thereof upon trust to apply the same either as capital or as income for such charitable purposes in or connected with Hampshire and its surrounding areas as the Trustees shall from time to time think fit and so that no part of the trust property need be retained or shall be treated as permanent endowment. ## What causes is Hampshire Housing Trust registered for? Accommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hampshire Housing Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hampshire Housing Trust 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=hampshire-housing-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hampshire Housing Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Hampshire Housing Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 257118) 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 Hampshire Housing Trust's charity number? Hampshire Housing Trust's charity number is 257118. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 257118? Search 257118 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 Hampshire Housing Trust do? The Trustees shall stand possessed of the Trust property and the income thereof upon trust to apply the same either as capital or as income for such charitable purposes in or connected with Hampshire and its surrounding areas as the Trustees shall from time to time think fit and so that no part of the trust property need be retained or shall be treated as permanent endowment. Does Hampshire Housing Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hampshire Housing 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 Hampshire Housing Trust? Hampshire Housing Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/257118).