--- title: "Harrold Centre — check charity number 1217283 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Harrold Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1217283. Recreation charity based in High Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/harrold-centre retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:18:58.548Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Harrold Centre is a registered charity (number 1217283) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: 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 Harrold Centre? Registered charity number 1217283 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location High Street Website [www.harroldcentre.co.uk](http://www.harroldcentre.co.uk/) ## What does Harrold Centre do? The purpose of the committee is to ensure that Centre provides a suitable facility for all local people. Users are Pre School, Dance, Keep Fit, Zumba, Snooker/Youth/Corner Clubs, meeting venue, Parish Council & general hire. We also hold an annual Pit Run in late April which attracts 200 competitors. The Institute (aka Harrold Centre) has been refurbished, reopening in September 2017. ## What causes is Harrold Centre registered for? Recreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Harrold Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Harrold 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=harrold-centre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.harroldcentre.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Harrold Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Harrold Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1217283) 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 Harrold Centre's charity number? Harrold Centre's charity number is 1217283. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1217283? Search 1217283 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 Harrold Centre do? The purpose of the committee is to ensure that Centre provides a suitable facility for all local people. Users are Pre School, Dance, Keep Fit, Zumba, Snooker/Youth/Corner Clubs, meeting venue, Parish Council & general hire. We also hold an annual Pit Run in late April which attracts 200 competitors. The Institute (aka Harrold Centre) has been refurbished, reopening in September 2017. Does Harrold Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Harrold 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 Harrold Centre? Harrold Centre's website is http://www.harroldcentre.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/1217283).