--- title: "Handsworth Wood Christian Fellowship — check charity number 518980 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Handsworth Wood Christian Fellowship a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 518980. General Charitable Purposes charity based in West Bromwich. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/handsworth-wood-christian-fellowship retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:33:50.047Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Handsworth Wood Christian Fellowship is a registered charity (number 518980) 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 prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £9,557 (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 Handsworth Wood Christian Fellowship? Registered charity number 518980 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location West Bromwich Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £9,557 Website [www.hwcf.org.uk](http://www.hwcf.org.uk/) ## What does Handsworth Wood Christian Fellowship do? church meetings, youth Work, helping the needy at home and abroad ## What causes is Handsworth Wood Christian Fellowship registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Handsworth Wood Christian Fellowship yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Handsworth Wood Christian Fellowship 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=handsworth-wood-christian-fellowship&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hwcf.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Handsworth Wood Christian Fellowship a legitimate charity? Yes. Handsworth Wood Christian Fellowship is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 518980) 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 Handsworth Wood Christian Fellowship's charity number? Handsworth Wood Christian Fellowship's charity number is 518980. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 518980? Search 518980 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 Handsworth Wood Christian Fellowship do? church meetings, youth Work, helping the needy at home and abroad Does Handsworth Wood Christian Fellowship have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Handsworth Wood Christian Fellowship. 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 Handsworth Wood Christian Fellowship? Handsworth Wood Christian Fellowship's website is http://www.hwcf.org.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/518980).