--- title: "Handforth District Guides Association — check charity number 1004939 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Handforth District Guides Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1004939. Education/training charity based in Wilmslow. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/handforth-district-guides-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:29:24.143Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Handforth District Guides Association is a registered charity (number 1004939) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £2,612 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Handforth District Guides Association? Registered charity number 1004939 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Wilmslow Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £2,612 ## What does Handforth District Guides Association do? Activities which follow the aims and objectives of Girlguiding UK. ## What causes is Handforth District Guides Association registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Handforth District Guides Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Handforth District Guides Association 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=handforth-district-guides-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Handforth District Guides Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Handforth District Guides Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1004939) 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 Handforth District Guides Association's charity number? Handforth District Guides Association's charity number is 1004939. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1004939? Search 1004939 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 Handforth District Guides Association do? Activities which follow the aims and objectives of Girlguiding UK. Does Handforth District Guides Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Handforth District Guides Association. 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 Handforth District Guides Association? Handforth District Guides Association 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/1004939).