--- title: "Hempstead with Eccles and Lessingham Community Trust — check charity number 244247 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hempstead with Eccles and Lessingham Community Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 244247. General Charitable Purposes charity based in East Ruston Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hempstead-with-eccles-and-lessingham-community-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T19:57:23.392Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hempstead with Eccles and Lessingham Community Trust is a registered charity (number 244247) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £624 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Hempstead with Eccles and Lessingham Community Trust? Registered charity number 244247 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location East Ruston Road Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £624 ## What does Hempstead with Eccles and Lessingham Community Trust do? General Charitable PurposesRelief of Poverty ## What causes is Hempstead with Eccles and Lessingham Community Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hempstead with Eccles and Lessingham Community Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hempstead with Eccles and Lessingham Community Trust 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=hempstead-with-eccles-and-lessingham-community-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hempstead with Eccles and Lessingham Community Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Hempstead with Eccles and Lessingham Community Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 244247) 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 Hempstead with Eccles and Lessingham Community Trust's charity number? Hempstead with Eccles and Lessingham Community Trust's charity number is 244247. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 244247? Search 244247 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 Hempstead with Eccles and Lessingham Community Trust do? General Charitable PurposesRelief of Poverty Does Hempstead with Eccles and Lessingham Community Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hempstead with Eccles and Lessingham Community Trust. 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 Hempstead with Eccles and Lessingham Community Trust? Hempstead with Eccles and Lessingham Community Trust 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/244247).