--- title: "Hastings Furniture Service Limited — check charity number 1003257 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hastings Furniture Service Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1003257. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 6-8 Dorset Place. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hastings-furniture-service-limited retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:45:53.683Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hastings Furniture Service Limited is a registered charity (number 1003257) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £703,868 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Hastings Furniture Service Limited? Registered charity number 1003257 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 6-8 Dorset Place Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £703,868 Website [www.hfs.org.uk](http://www.hfs.org.uk/) ## What does Hastings Furniture Service Limited do? HFS reuses furniture and appliances donated by residents in Hastings and Rother, supplying them at affordable rates to people with low incomes through stores in Hastings and Bexhill. We also provide cost-price removals for people with low incomes and a full house clearance service for all residents (chargeable).HFS runs training for local people who are out of work. ## What causes is Hastings Furniture Service Limited registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hastings Furniture Service Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hastings Furniture Service Limited 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=hastings-furniture-service-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hfs.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hastings Furniture Service Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Hastings Furniture Service Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1003257) 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 Hastings Furniture Service Limited's charity number? Hastings Furniture Service Limited's charity number is 1003257. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1003257? Search 1003257 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 Hastings Furniture Service Limited do? HFS reuses furniture and appliances donated by residents in Hastings and Rother, supplying them at affordable rates to people with low incomes through stores in Hastings and Bexhill. We also provide cost-price removals for people with low incomes and a full house clearance service for all residents (chargeable).HFS runs training for local people who are out of work. Does Hastings Furniture Service Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hastings Furniture Service Limited. 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 Hastings Furniture Service Limited? Hastings Furniture Service Limited's website is http://www.hfs.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/1003257).