--- title: "Hands on the Heads — check charity number 1218746 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hands on the Heads a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1218746. Education/training charity based in Nottingham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hands-on-the-heads retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:23:18.869Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hands on the Heads is a registered charity (number 1218746) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. 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 the Heads? Registered charity number 1218746 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Nottingham ## What causes is Hands on the Heads registered for? Education/trainingDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hands on the Heads yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hands on the Heads 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=hands-on-the-heads&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hands on the Heads a legitimate charity? Yes. Hands on the Heads is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1218746) 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 the Heads's charity number? Hands on the Heads's charity number is 1218746. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1218746? Search 1218746 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 the Heads do? Hands on the Heads is registered with the Charity Commission for: education/training; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. See its official register entry for full details. Does Hands on the Heads have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hands on the Heads. 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 the Heads? Hands on the Heads 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/1218746).