--- title: "Harrogate Heritage and Community Development Project — check charity number 1216395 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Harrogate Heritage and Community Development Project a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1216395. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Victoria Avenue. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/harrogate-heritage-and-community-development-project retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:36:08.456Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Harrogate Heritage and Community Development Project is a registered charity (number 1216395) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; arts/culture/heritage/science; recreation. 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 Harrogate Heritage and Community Development Project? Registered charity number 1216395 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Victoria Avenue Website [www.theharrogatestory.org.uk](http://www.theharrogatestory.org.uk/) ## What does Harrogate Heritage and Community Development Project do? HHCDP displays The Harrogate Story exhibition and other exhibitions at the West Park Centre (at the West Park United Reformed Church). It promotes a wide variety of community activities (concerts, lectures, drama, social events, meetings) in rooms of varying sizes. It provides information for visitors and residents about the heritage and facilities in Harrogate, and runs a coffee shop. ## What causes is Harrogate Heritage and Community Development Project registered for? General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Harrogate Heritage and Community Development Project yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Harrogate Heritage and Community Development Project 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=harrogate-heritage-and-community-development-project&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.theharrogatestory.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Harrogate Heritage and Community Development Project a legitimate charity? Yes. Harrogate Heritage and Community Development Project is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1216395) 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 Harrogate Heritage and Community Development Project's charity number? Harrogate Heritage and Community Development Project's charity number is 1216395. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1216395? Search 1216395 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 Harrogate Heritage and Community Development Project do? HHCDP displays The Harrogate Story exhibition and other exhibitions at the West Park Centre (at the West Park United Reformed Church). It promotes a wide variety of community activities (concerts, lectures, drama, social events, meetings) in rooms of varying sizes. It provides information for visitors and residents about the heritage and facilities in Harrogate, and runs a coffee shop. Does Harrogate Heritage and Community Development Project have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Harrogate Heritage and Community Development Project. 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 Harrogate Heritage and Community Development Project? Harrogate Heritage and Community Development Project's website is http://www.theharrogatestory.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/1216395).