Is Hands Up a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Hands Up as a registered charity (number 1052795) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Hands Up's charity number?

Hands Up's charity number is 1052795. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1052795?

Search 1052795 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.

Does Hands Up have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hands Up. 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 Up?

Hands Up does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Hands Up registered as a charity?

Hands Up was entered on the register on 8 February 1996.

Registered charity · No. 1052795Trust

Hands Up

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Hands Up is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the advancement of health or saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Hands Up?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £0
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £0
Registered charity number: 1052795
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): Newton St. Loe
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Hands Up (number 1052795) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Hands Up do?

The charity aims to promote the diagnosis and treatment of wriat and hand problems

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Hands Up

Answers Hands Up gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Hands Up as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 8 February 1996
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Hands Up registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Hands Up yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Hands Up. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Hands Up?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hands Up a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Hands Up as a registered charity (number 1052795) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Hands Up's charity number?: Hands Up's charity number is 1052795. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1052795?: Search 1052795 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 Up do?: The charity aims to promote the diagnosis and treatment of wriat and hand problems
Does Hands Up have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hands Up. 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 Up?: Hands Up does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Hands Up?: The register does not record Hands Up as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Hands Up registered as a charity?: Hands Up was entered on the register on 8 February 1996.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.