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title: "Harpenden Cricket Club — check charity number 1160656 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Harpenden Cricket Club a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1160656. Education/training charity based in Harpenden. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/harpenden-cricket-club
retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:25:24.418Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Harpenden Cricket Club is a registered charity (number 1160656) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £162,813 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Cricket Club?

Registered charity number

1160656

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Harpenden

Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)

£162,813

Website

[www.harpenden.hitscricket.com](http://www.harpenden.hitscricket.com/)

## What does Harpenden Cricket Club do?

HARPENDEN CRICKET CLUB IS A CRICKET CLUB WITH THE OBJECTIVES OF PROVIDING COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION BY PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR PLAYING OF CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS AND TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE. THE CLUB IS CURRENTLY SOLELY FOCUSED ON CRICKET AND WE CURRENTLY HAVE 9 SENIOR SIDES AND AROUND 300 COLTS PLAYING IN 16 JUNIOR TEAMS.

## What causes is Harpenden Cricket Club registered for?

Education/trainingAmateur Sport

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Harpenden Cricket Club yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Harpenden Cricket Club 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Harpenden Cricket Club a legitimate charity?

Yes. Harpenden Cricket Club is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1160656) 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 Cricket Club's charity number?

Harpenden Cricket Club's charity number is 1160656. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1160656?

Search 1160656 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 Cricket Club do?

HARPENDEN CRICKET CLUB IS A CRICKET CLUB WITH THE OBJECTIVES OF PROVIDING COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN HEALTHY RECREATION BY PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR PLAYING OF CRICKET AND OTHER SPORTS AND TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE. THE CLUB IS CURRENTLY SOLELY FOCUSED ON CRICKET AND WE CURRENTLY HAVE 9 SENIOR SIDES AND AROUND 300 COLTS PLAYING IN 16 JUNIOR TEAMS.

Does Harpenden Cricket Club have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Harpenden Cricket Club. 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 Cricket Club?

Harpenden Cricket Club's website is http://www.harpenden.hitscricket.com — 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/1160656).