--- title: "Harwich & District Community Association — check charity number 1159697 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Harwich & District Community Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1159697. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Harwich. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/harwich-district-community-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:36:21.828Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Harwich & District Community Association is a registered charity (number 1159697) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science; recreation. Its latest reported income was £80,208 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Harwich & District Community Association? Registered charity number 1159697 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Harwich Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £80,208 ## What does Harwich & District Community Association do? We run 2 community centre's in the Harwich & Dovercourt area, we have clubs that use our facilites 7 days a week and 52 weeks of the year. We provide premises to meet and greet, meetings, courses & dinner clubs at affordable prices ## What causes is Harwich & District Community Association registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Harwich & District Community Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Harwich & District Community Association 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=harwich-district-community-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Harwich & District Community Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Harwich & District Community Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1159697) 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 Harwich & District Community Association's charity number? Harwich & District Community Association's charity number is 1159697. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1159697? Search 1159697 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 Harwich & District Community Association do? We run 2 community centre's in the Harwich & Dovercourt area, we have clubs that use our facilites 7 days a week and 52 weeks of the year. We provide premises to meet and greet, meetings, courses & dinner clubs at affordable prices Does Harwich & District Community Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Harwich & District Community Association. 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 Harwich & District Community Association? Harwich & District Community Association does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/1159697).