Helston Downsland Charity (number 235477) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Helston Downsland Charity do?
To manage its assets for the benefit of the objects of the scheme
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Helston Downsland Charity
Answers Helston Downsland Charity gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Helston Downsland Charity as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Helston Downsland Charity's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
Helston Allotment in Aid of Poor Rates; The Helston Welfare Trust
Where it says it operates
Cornwall
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Helston Downsland Charity registered for?
General Charitable Purposes
Why is there no Clarity Score for Helston Downsland Charity yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Helston Downsland Charity.
An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity.
The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating.
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What should you check before donating to Helston Downsland Charity?
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Is Helston Downsland Charity a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Helston Downsland Charity as a registered charity (number 235477) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Helston Downsland Charity's charity number?
Helston Downsland Charity's charity number is 235477. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 235477?
Search 235477 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 Helston Downsland Charity do?
To manage its assets for the benefit of the objects of the scheme
Does Helston Downsland Charity have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Helston Downsland Charity. 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 Helston Downsland Charity?
Helston Downsland Charity's website listed in our register data is http://www.helstondownsland.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Helston Downsland Charity?
The register does not record Helston Downsland Charity as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Helston Downsland Charity's trustees paid?
Helston Downsland Charity's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Helston Downsland Charity previously called?
The register lists these previous names for Helston Downsland Charity: Helston Allotment in Aid of Poor Rates; The Helston Welfare Trust.
When was Helston Downsland Charity registered as a charity?
Helston Downsland Charity was entered on the register on 13 August 1964.