Is Hindu Dharma Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Hindu Dharma Society as a registered charity (number 1153921) 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 Hindu Dharma Society's charity number?

Hindu Dharma Society's charity number is 1153921. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1153921?

Search 1153921 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 Hindu Dharma Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hindu Dharma Society. 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 Hindu Dharma Society?

Hindu Dharma Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Hindu Dharma Society registered as a charity?

Hindu Dharma Society was entered on the register on 23 September 2013.

Registered charity · No. 1153921

Hindu Dharma Society

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Hindu Dharma Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, religious activities, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Hindu Dharma Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-12: £1,500
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-12: £800
Registered charity number: 1153921
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Witham
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Yes

Quick answer

Hindu Dharma Society (number 1153921) 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 Hindu Dharma Society do?

The Hindu Dharma Society (HDS) was created in 1990 in Brentwood, Essex. 29 years on, we are still standing, promoting our culture and faith. The society consists of people of all ages and is open to all. The majority of functions are based in Essex but members are located all over!The society runs solely on donations and we hope to eventually have a base of our own.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Hindu Dharma Society

Answers Hindu Dharma Society 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 records Hindu Dharma Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 23 September 2013
Also known as: Hds
Where it says it operates: Barking and Dagenham · Bexley · Bromley · Havering · Essex · Kent · Southend-on-sea

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

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 Hindu Dharma Society registered for?

Education/trainingReligious ActivitiesArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Hindu Dharma Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Hindu Dharma Society. 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 Hindu Dharma Society?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hindu Dharma Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Hindu Dharma Society as a registered charity (number 1153921) 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 Hindu Dharma Society's charity number?: Hindu Dharma Society's charity number is 1153921. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1153921?: Search 1153921 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 Hindu Dharma Society do?: The Hindu Dharma Society (HDS) was created in 1990 in Brentwood, Essex. 29 years on, we are still standing, promoting our culture and faith. The society consists of people of all ages and is open to all. The majority of functions are based in Essex but members are located all over!The society runs solely on donations and we hope to eventually have a base of our own.
Does Hindu Dharma Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hindu Dharma Society. 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 Hindu Dharma Society?: Hindu Dharma Society 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 Hindu Dharma Society?: The register records Hindu Dharma Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
When was Hindu Dharma Society registered as a charity?: Hindu Dharma Society was entered on the register on 23 September 2013.

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.