--- title: "Highbury Area Community Association — check charity number 276283 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Highbury Area Community Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 276283. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Hawthorn Crescent. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/highbury-area-community-association retrieved: 2026-08-24T06:01:44.009Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Highbury Area Community Association is a registered charity (number 276283) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; amateur sport; recreation. Its latest reported income was £37,380 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Highbury Area Community Association? Registered charity number 276283 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Hawthorn Crescent Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £37,380 Website [www.highburycommunitycentre.org.uk](http://www.highburycommunitycentre.org.uk/) ## What does Highbury Area Community Association do? Operation of a community centre for the residents of the Highbury Estate and the neighbourhood of Cosham, promoting and encouraging a range of activities for all ages ## What causes is Highbury Area Community Association registered for? General Charitable PurposesAmateur SportRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Highbury Area Community Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Highbury Area Community Association 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=highbury-area-community-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.highburycommunitycentre.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Highbury Area Community Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Highbury Area Community Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 276283) 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 Highbury Area Community Association's charity number? Highbury Area Community Association's charity number is 276283. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 276283? Search 276283 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 Highbury Area Community Association do? Operation of a community centre for the residents of the Highbury Estate and the neighbourhood of Cosham, promoting and encouraging a range of activities for all ages Does Highbury Area Community Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Highbury Area Community Association. 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 Highbury Area Community Association? Highbury Area Community Association's website is http://www.highburycommunitycentre.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/276283).