--- title: "Hilcott Village Hall — check charity number 285257 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hilcott Village Hall a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 285257. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Stitchings Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hilcott-village-hall retrieved: 2026-08-24T04:52:31.036Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hilcott Village Hall is a registered charity (number 285257) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; religious activities; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £3,978 (year ending 2025-01-01). 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 Hilcott Village Hall? Registered charity number 285257 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Stitchings Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-01-01) £3,978 Website [hilcottvillagehall.uk](http://hilcottvillagehall.uk/) ## What does Hilcott Village Hall do? Provide a location & accommodation for local village events and provide social services as required. ## What causes is Hilcott Village Hall registered for? General Charitable PurposesReligious ActivitiesAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hilcott Village Hall yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hilcott Village Hall 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=hilcott-village-hall&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://hilcottvillagehall.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hilcott Village Hall a legitimate charity? Yes. Hilcott Village Hall is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 285257) 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 Hilcott Village Hall's charity number? Hilcott Village Hall's charity number is 285257. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 285257? Search 285257 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 Hilcott Village Hall do? Provide a location & accommodation for local village events and provide social services as required. Does Hilcott Village Hall have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hilcott Village Hall. 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 Hilcott Village Hall? Hilcott Village Hall's website is http://hilcottvillagehall.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/285257).