Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Happy to Chat is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, economic/community development/employment, other charitable purposes.
Happy to Chat (number 1209938) 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 Happy to Chat do?
Happy to Chat is a charity that encourages conversations to foster social inclusion and reduce loneliness. By wearing our "Happy to Chat" badges, people signal their openness to talk, whether in parks, cafes, supermarkets, shops and stores, or while commuting or traveling. We believe that small interactions can build stronger, more connected communities.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Happy to Chat
Answers Happy to Chat gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, 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 Happy to Chat as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Happy to Chat's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; 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 Happy to Chat registered for?
General Charitable PurposesEconomic/community Development/employmentOther Charitable Purposes
Why is there no Clarity Score for Happy to Chat yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Happy to Chat.
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The register data used for this profile lists Happy to Chat as a registered charity (number 1209938) 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 Happy to Chat's charity number?
Happy to Chat's charity number is 1209938. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1209938?
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What does Happy to Chat do?
Happy to Chat is a charity that encourages conversations to foster social inclusion and reduce loneliness. By wearing our "Happy to Chat" badges, people signal their openness to talk, whether in parks, cafes, supermarkets, shops and stores, or while commuting or traveling. We believe that small interactions can build stronger, more connected communities.
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Happy to Chat. 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 Happy to Chat?
Happy to Chat's website listed in our register data is http://happytochat.uk. 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 Happy to Chat?
The register does not record Happy to Chat as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Happy to Chat's trustees paid?
Happy to Chat's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Happy to Chat registered as a charity?
Happy to Chat was entered on the register on 9 September 2024.