--- title: "Harold Wood Neighbourhood Centre — check charity number 279955 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Harold Wood Neighbourhood Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 279955. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Gubbins Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/harold-wood-neighbourhood-centre retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:39:30.639Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Harold Wood Neighbourhood Centre is a registered charity (number 279955) 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 £106,938 (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 Harold Wood Neighbourhood Centre? Registered charity number 279955 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Gubbins Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £106,938 Website [www.hwnc.org.uk](http://www.hwnc.org.uk/) ## What does Harold Wood Neighbourhood Centre do? THE CHARITY SUPPORT LOCAL GROUPS INCLUDING, DANCE SCHOOLS,YOGA, PLAY SCHOOLS, BOXING CLUBS AND A NUMBER OF OTHER GROUP ACTIVITIES, WHICH INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELIGIOUS, SLIMMING AND SENIOR CITIZENS, AND ARE OPEN FOR RECREATIONAL AND OR PRIVATE PARTIES FOR LOCAL PEOPLE ECT. ## What causes is Harold Wood Neighbourhood Centre registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Harold Wood Neighbourhood Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Harold Wood Neighbourhood Centre 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=harold-wood-neighbourhood-centre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hwnc.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Harold Wood Neighbourhood Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Harold Wood Neighbourhood Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 279955) 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 Harold Wood Neighbourhood Centre's charity number? Harold Wood Neighbourhood Centre's charity number is 279955. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 279955? Search 279955 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 Harold Wood Neighbourhood Centre do? THE CHARITY SUPPORT LOCAL GROUPS INCLUDING, DANCE SCHOOLS,YOGA, PLAY SCHOOLS, BOXING CLUBS AND A NUMBER OF OTHER GROUP ACTIVITIES, WHICH INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL AND RELIGIOUS, SLIMMING AND SENIOR CITIZENS, AND ARE OPEN FOR RECREATIONAL AND OR PRIVATE PARTIES FOR LOCAL PEOPLE ECT. Does Harold Wood Neighbourhood Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Harold Wood Neighbourhood Centre. 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 Harold Wood Neighbourhood Centre? Harold Wood Neighbourhood Centre's website is http://www.hwnc.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/279955).