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Registered charity · No. 1200180CIO

Hope Church Alton

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Hope Church Alton is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, religious activities.

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What are the key facts about Hope Church Alton?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31
£99,848
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31
£74,248
Registered charity number
1200180
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Alton
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Yes

Quick answer

Hope Church Alton (number 1200180) 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 Hope Church Alton do?

3.1 The purposes of the Church are: 3.1.1 the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith primarily but not exclusively within Alton, Hampshire and the surrounding neighbourhood; and 3.1.2 such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the charity trustees, put into practice the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith, including but no

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Hope Church Alton

Answers Hope Church Alton gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

How much are Hope Church Alton's highest-paid staff paid?

Hope Church Alton's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports no employees paid more than £60,000.

The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Hope Church Alton 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

Hope Church Alton's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for providing services). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Previous names on the register
Butts Free Church; The Butts Church
Where it says it operates
Hampshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Services.

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 Hope Church Alton registered for?

General Charitable PurposesReligious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for Hope Church Alton yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hope Church Alton a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Hope Church Alton as a registered charity (number 1200180) 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 Hope Church Alton's charity number?
Hope Church Alton's charity number is 1200180. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1200180?
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What does Hope Church Alton do?
3.1 The purposes of the Church are: 3.1.1 the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith primarily but not exclusively within Alton, Hampshire and the surrounding neighbourhood; and 3.1.2 such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the charity trustees, put into practice the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith, including but no
Does Hope Church Alton have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hope Church Alton. 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 Church Alton?
Hope Church Alton's website listed in our register data is http://www.thebuttschurch.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
How much is Hope Church Alton's chief executive paid?
The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. Hope Church Alton's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports no employees paid more than £60,000. Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Hope Church Alton?
The register records Hope Church Alton 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.
Are Hope Church Alton's trustees paid?
Hope Church Alton's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that one or more trustees received payments or other benefits (payments for providing services). Charity law allows this only in limited circumstances; the trustees' annual report should explain it.
What was Hope Church Alton previously called?
The register lists these previous names for Hope Church Alton: Butts Free Church; The Butts Church.
When was Hope Church Alton registered as a charity?
Hope Church Alton was entered on the register on 25 August 2022.

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.