--- title: "Holding Hands Together — check charity number 1218335 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Holding Hands Together a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1218335. General Charitable Purposes charity based in St. Peters Gate. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/holding-hands-together retrieved: 2026-08-24T13:06:19.589Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Holding Hands Together is a registered charity (number 1218335) 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; the advancement of health or saving of lives. 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 Holding Hands Together? Registered charity number 1218335 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location St. Peters Gate Website [www.holdinghands.org.uk](http://www.holdinghands.org.uk/) ## What does Holding Hands Together do? Based in Sunderland, we provide employability and wellbeing support across the North East, promoting inclusion through safe spaces and community engagement. We deliver direct services to people facing barriers including mental health needs, disabilities, new migrants, survivors of domestic abuse, human trafficking and conflict, helping them build confidence and thrive. ## What causes is Holding Hands Together registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Holding Hands Together yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Holding Hands Together 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=holding-hands-together&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.holdinghands.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Holding Hands Together a legitimate charity? Yes. Holding Hands Together is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1218335) 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 Holding Hands Together's charity number? Holding Hands Together's charity number is 1218335. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1218335? Search 1218335 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 Holding Hands Together do? Based in Sunderland, we provide employability and wellbeing support across the North East, promoting inclusion through safe spaces and community engagement. We deliver direct services to people facing barriers including mental health needs, disabilities, new migrants, survivors of domestic abuse, human trafficking and conflict, helping them build confidence and thrive. Does Holding Hands Together have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Holding Hands Together. 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 Holding Hands Together? Holding Hands Together's website is http://www.holdinghands.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/1218335).