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title: "Helston Downsland Charity (CIO) — check charity number 1210398 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Helston Downsland Charity (CIO) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1210398. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Helston. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/helston-downsland-charity-cio
retrieved: 2026-08-23T19:57:05.650Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Helston Downsland Charity (CIO) is a registered charity (number 1210398) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. 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 Helston Downsland Charity (CIO)?

Registered charity number

1210398

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Helston

Website

[www.helstondownsland.org.uk](http://www.helstondownsland.org.uk/)

## What does Helston Downsland Charity (CIO) do?

The objective of the Helston Downsland Charity (HDC) is to benefit the inhabitants of the Parish of Helston, Cornwall.It does this through sharing funds raised from investments in the form of grants and by considered use of green spaces it holds in trust.

## What causes is Helston Downsland Charity (CIO) registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Helston Downsland Charity (CIO) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Helston Downsland Charity (CIO) 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Helston Downsland Charity (CIO) a legitimate charity?

Yes. Helston Downsland Charity (CIO) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1210398) 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 Helston Downsland Charity (CIO)'s charity number?

Helston Downsland Charity (CIO)'s charity number is 1210398. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1210398?

Search 1210398 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 (CIO) do?

The objective of the Helston Downsland Charity (HDC) is to benefit the inhabitants of the Parish of Helston, Cornwall.It does this through sharing funds raised from investments in the form of grants and by considered use of green spaces it holds in trust.

Does Helston Downsland Charity (CIO) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Helston Downsland Charity (CIO). 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 (CIO)?

Helston Downsland Charity (CIO)'s website is http://www.helstondownsland.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/1210398).