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title: "Harpenden Connect — check charity number 1172748 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Harpenden Connect a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1172748. Disability charity based in Vaughan Chambers. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/harpenden-connect
retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:15:58.143Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Harpenden Connect is a registered charity (number 1172748) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; the prevention or relief of poverty; recreation. Its latest reported income was £19,492 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Harpenden Connect?

Registered charity number

1172748

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Vaughan Chambers

Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)

£19,492

Website

[www.harpendenhopper.co.uk](http://www.harpendenhopper.co.uk/)

## What does Harpenden Connect do?

Harpenden Connect is the charity set up to run a new volunteer operated hail and ride Harpenden Hopper community bus service, serving areas of the town with little or no commercial bus services. A second Hopper bus will be used to take the elderly and disadvantaged on trips helping to combat isolation and provide a social outlet for those who are seldom able to get out for pure enjoyment.

## What causes is Harpenden Connect registered for?

DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyRecreation

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Harpenden Connect yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Harpenden Connect 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Harpenden Connect a legitimate charity?

Yes. Harpenden Connect is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172748) 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 Harpenden Connect's charity number?

Harpenden Connect's charity number is 1172748. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1172748?

Search 1172748 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 Harpenden Connect do?

Harpenden Connect is the charity set up to run a new volunteer operated hail and ride Harpenden Hopper community bus service, serving areas of the town with little or no commercial bus services. A second Hopper bus will be used to take the elderly and disadvantaged on trips helping to combat isolation and provide a social outlet for those who are seldom able to get out for pure enjoyment.

Does Harpenden Connect have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Harpenden Connect. 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 Harpenden Connect?

Harpenden Connect's website is http://www.harpendenhopper.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/1172748).