Is Hang on to a Dream a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Hang on to a Dream as a registered charity (number 1054625) 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 Hang on to a Dream's charity number?

Hang on to a Dream's charity number is 1054625. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1054625?

Search 1054625 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 Hang on to a Dream have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hang on to a Dream. 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 Hang on to a Dream?

Hang on to a Dream's website listed in our register data is http://www.ovte.co.uk/hotad. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Hang on to a Dream registered as a charity?

Hang on to a Dream was entered on the register on 17 April 1996.

Registered charity · No. 1054625

Hang on to a Dream

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Hang on to a Dream is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability.

Visit charity website Check official registration

Work at Hang on to a Dream? Claim this profile free to add your own description, logo and links.

At a glance · official register

What are the key facts about Hang on to a Dream?

Reported income · year ending 2025-05-31: £3,047
Reported spending · year ending 2025-05-31: £2,000
Registered charity number: 1054625
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Otley
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.ovte.co.uk/hotad

Quick answer

Hang on to a Dream (number 1054625) 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 Hang on to a Dream do?

HANG ON TO A DREAM IS A REGIONAL CHARITY BASED IN OTLEY AND COVERING ALL THE YORKSHIRE AREA. HANG ON TO A DREAM IS THE FIRST REGIONAL CHARITY FOR TERMINALLY ILL AND SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE TO MAKE THEIR DREAMS COME TRUE.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Hang on to a Dream

Answers Hang on to a Dream 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 Hang on to a Dream as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 17 April 1996
Where it says it operates: Doncaster · Sheffield City · Bradford City · Calderdale · Kirklees · Leeds City · City of Wakefield · North Yorkshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; People With Disabilities; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Other Charitable Activities.

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 Hang on to a Dream registered for?

General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Hang on to a Dream yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Hang on to a Dream. 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 Hang on to a Dream?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

How to read charity accounts · Explore rated charities

Is this your charity?

Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score.

Claim this profile — free Visit charity website

Frequently asked questions

Is Hang on to a Dream a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Hang on to a Dream as a registered charity (number 1054625) 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 Hang on to a Dream's charity number?: Hang on to a Dream's charity number is 1054625. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1054625?: Search 1054625 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 Hang on to a Dream do?: HANG ON TO A DREAM IS A REGIONAL CHARITY BASED IN OTLEY AND COVERING ALL THE YORKSHIRE AREA. HANG ON TO A DREAM IS THE FIRST REGIONAL CHARITY FOR TERMINALLY ILL AND SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE TO MAKE THEIR DREAMS COME TRUE.
Does Hang on to a Dream have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hang on to a Dream. 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 Hang on to a Dream?: Hang on to a Dream's website listed in our register data is http://www.ovte.co.uk/hotad. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Hang on to a Dream?: The register does not record Hang on to a Dream as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Hang on to a Dream registered as a charity?: Hang on to a Dream was entered on the register on 17 April 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.