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title: "Hands on Heritage — check charity number 1157215 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Hands on Heritage a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1157215. Education/training charity based in Ferry Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hands-on-heritage
retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:29:01.113Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Hands on Heritage is a registered charity (number 1157215) 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. Its latest reported income was £4,710 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Hands on Heritage?

Registered charity number

1157215

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Ferry Road

Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)

£4,710

Website

[www.handsonheritage.co.uk](http://www.handsonheritage.co.uk/)

## What does Hands on Heritage do?

The charity seeks to advance public education in aspects of the Pre-Roman and Saxon periods through a practical ('hands-on') approach, enabling children and young adults to learn about their heritage and how early communities lived together; we maintain a forest site using traditional techniques, and invite participants to spend time exploring, learning and using these techniques.

## What causes is Hands on Heritage registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hands on Heritage yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hands on Heritage 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Hands on Heritage a legitimate charity?

Yes. Hands on Heritage is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1157215) 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 Hands on Heritage's charity number?

Hands on Heritage's charity number is 1157215. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1157215?

Search 1157215 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 Hands on Heritage do?

The charity seeks to advance public education in aspects of the Pre-Roman and Saxon periods through a practical ('hands-on') approach, enabling children and young adults to learn about their heritage and how early communities lived together; we maintain a forest site using traditional techniques, and invite participants to spend time exploring, learning and using these techniques.

Does Hands on Heritage have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hands on Heritage. 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 Hands on Heritage?

Hands on Heritage's website is http://www.handsonheritage.co.uk/ — 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/1157215).