--- title: "Hawkinge Village Hall — check charity number 280072 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hawkinge Village Hall a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 280072. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Folkestone. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hawkinge-village-hall retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:24:40.246Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hawkinge Village Hall is a registered charity (number 280072) 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; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £17,377 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Hawkinge Village Hall? Registered charity number 280072 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Folkestone Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £17,377 ## What does Hawkinge Village Hall do? All the activities as below ## What causes is Hawkinge Village Hall registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hawkinge Village Hall yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hawkinge Village Hall 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=hawkinge-village-hall&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hawkinge Village Hall a legitimate charity? Yes. Hawkinge Village Hall is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 280072) 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 Hawkinge Village Hall's charity number? Hawkinge Village Hall's charity number is 280072. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 280072? Search 280072 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 Hawkinge Village Hall do? All the activities as below Does Hawkinge Village Hall have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hawkinge Village Hall. 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 Hawkinge Village Hall? Hawkinge Village Hall 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/280072).