Is Henley Volunteer Bureau a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Henley Volunteer Bureau as a registered charity (number 285661) 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 Henley Volunteer Bureau's charity number?

Henley Volunteer Bureau's charity number is 285661. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 285661?

Search 285661 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.

Does Henley Volunteer Bureau have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Henley Volunteer Bureau. 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 Henley Volunteer Bureau?

Henley Volunteer Bureau does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was Henley Volunteer Bureau previously called?

The register lists these previous names for Henley Volunteer Bureau: Community Help Henley's Volunteer Bureau; Henley Volunteer Drivers.

When was Henley Volunteer Bureau registered as a charity?

Henley Volunteer Bureau was entered on the register on 12 November 1982.

Registered charity · No. 285661

Henley Volunteer Bureau

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Henley Volunteer Bureau is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability.

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What are the key facts about Henley Volunteer Bureau?

Reported income · year ending 2026-05-31: £998
Reported spending · year ending 2026-05-31: £1,767
Registered charity number: 285661
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): 34 Market Place
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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Henley Volunteer Bureau (number 285661) 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 Henley Volunteer Bureau do?

The charity aims to put people needing help in touch with volunteers in the local community who are willing and able to provide it. In particular we arrange transport to hospital and other medical appointments, visiting housebound people, collecting prescriptions, and light shopping.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Henley Volunteer Bureau

Answers Henley Volunteer Bureau gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, 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 Henley Volunteer Bureau as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 12 November 1982
Previous names on the register: Community Help Henley's Volunteer Bureau; Henley Volunteer Drivers
Where it says it operates: Wokingham · Buckinghamshire · Oxfordshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Services.

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 Henley Volunteer Bureau registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Henley Volunteer Bureau yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Henley Volunteer Bureau. 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. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Henley Volunteer Bureau?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Henley Volunteer Bureau a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Henley Volunteer Bureau as a registered charity (number 285661) 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 Henley Volunteer Bureau's charity number?: Henley Volunteer Bureau's charity number is 285661. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 285661?: Search 285661 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 Henley Volunteer Bureau do?: The charity aims to put people needing help in touch with volunteers in the local community who are willing and able to provide it. In particular we arrange transport to hospital and other medical appointments, visiting housebound people, collecting prescriptions, and light shopping.
Does Henley Volunteer Bureau have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Henley Volunteer Bureau. 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 Henley Volunteer Bureau?: Henley Volunteer Bureau does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Henley Volunteer Bureau?: The register does not record Henley Volunteer Bureau as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Henley Volunteer Bureau previously called?: The register lists these previous names for Henley Volunteer Bureau: Community Help Henley's Volunteer Bureau; Henley Volunteer Drivers.
When was Henley Volunteer Bureau registered as a charity?: Henley Volunteer Bureau was entered on the register on 12 November 1982.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.