--- title: "Hands Up for Downs — check charity number 1170395 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hands Up for Downs a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1170395. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Cefn Stylle Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hands-up-for-downs retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:18:20.127Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hands Up for Downs is a registered charity (number 1170395) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £72,552 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Hands Up for Downs? Registered charity number 1170395 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Cefn Stylle Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £72,552 Website [www.handsupfordowns.co.uk](http://www.handsupfordowns.co.uk/) ## What does Hands Up for Downs do? Hands Up For Down's provides individual Speech and Language Therapy for members on a weekly basis. We also provide Physiotherapy and baby massage, and a range of inclusive activities throughout the year - as well as more general opportunities for members and their family to meet and develop support networks. ## What causes is Hands Up for Downs registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hands Up for Downs yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hands Up for Downs 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-up-for-downs&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.handsupfordowns.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hands Up for Downs a legitimate charity? Yes. Hands Up for Downs is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1170395) 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 Up for Downs's charity number? Hands Up for Downs's charity number is 1170395. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1170395? Search 1170395 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 for Downs do? Hands Up For Down's provides individual Speech and Language Therapy for members on a weekly basis. We also provide Physiotherapy and baby massage, and a range of inclusive activities throughout the year - as well as more general opportunities for members and their family to meet and develop support networks. Does Hands Up for Downs have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hands Up for Downs. 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 for Downs? Hands Up for Downs's website is http://www.handsupfordowns.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/1170395).