--- title: "Hitchin Choices — check charity number 1210734 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hitchin Choices a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1210734. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Wheathampstead. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hitchin-choices retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:03:20.375Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hitchin Choices is a registered charity (number 1210734) 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; disability. Its latest reported income was £17,194 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Hitchin Choices? Registered charity number 1210734 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Wheathampstead Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £17,194 Website [www.hitchinchoices.org](http://www.hitchinchoices.org/) ## What does Hitchin Choices do? Provision of youth club services for young people aged 13-26 with Down's Syndrome or learning disabilities. ## What causes is Hitchin Choices registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hitchin Choices yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hitchin Choices 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=hitchin-choices&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hitchinchoices.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hitchin Choices a legitimate charity? Yes. Hitchin Choices is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1210734) 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 Hitchin Choices's charity number? Hitchin Choices's charity number is 1210734. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1210734? Search 1210734 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 Hitchin Choices do? Provision of youth club services for young people aged 13-26 with Down's Syndrome or learning disabilities. Does Hitchin Choices have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hitchin Choices. 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 Hitchin Choices? Hitchin Choices's website is http://www.hitchinchoices.org — 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/1210734).