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title: "Hope Central — check charity number 1183290 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Hope Central a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1183290. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Wilmslow Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hope-central
retrieved: 2026-08-24T15:03:32.521Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Hope Central is a registered charity (number 1183290) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £441,664 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Hope Central?

Registered charity number

1183290

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Wilmslow Road

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£441,664

Website

[www.hopecentral.org.uk](http://www.hopecentral.org.uk/)

## What does Hope Central do?

The support services that we offer in the Handforth/Wilmslow and Knutsford communities include emergency food banks, pantry, debt counselling and a series of courses designed to give people practical tools to enable them to break free from poverty. Courses we offer are; Steps to Employment, The Money Course, Life Skills, and the Alpha Course. Also, our 4 Hope Centres provide a welcoming community.

## What causes is Hope Central registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyReligious Activities

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hope Central yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hope Central 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Hope Central a legitimate charity?

Yes. Hope Central is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1183290) 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 Hope Central's charity number?

Hope Central's charity number is 1183290. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1183290?

Search 1183290 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 Hope Central do?

The support services that we offer in the Handforth/Wilmslow and Knutsford communities include emergency food banks, pantry, debt counselling and a series of courses designed to give people practical tools to enable them to break free from poverty. Courses we offer are; Steps to Employment, The Money Course, Life Skills, and the Alpha Course. Also, our 4 Hope Centres provide a welcoming community.

Does Hope Central have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hope Central. 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 Hope Central?

Hope Central's website is http://www.hopecentral.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/1183290).