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title: "Hope Church Alton — check charity number 1200180 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Hope Church Alton a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1200180. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Alton. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hope-church-alton
retrieved: 2026-08-24T15:06:10.697Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Hope Church Alton is a registered charity (number 1200180) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £99,804 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Church Alton?

Registered charity number

1200180

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Alton

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£99,804

Website

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

## 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

## What causes is Hope Church Alton registered for?

General Charitable PurposesReligious Activities

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

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hope Church Alton 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 Church Alton a legitimate charity?

Yes. Hope Church Alton is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1200180) 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 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?

Search 1200180 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 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 is http://www.thebuttschurch.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/1200180).