--- title: "Hope Community Church, St Ives — check charity number 1196351 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hope Community Church, St Ives a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1196351. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Alexandra Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hope-community-church-st-ives retrieved: 2026-08-24T16:03:55.745Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hope Community Church, St Ives is a registered charity (number 1196351) 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; overseas aid/famine relief; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £29,937 (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 Community Church, St Ives? Registered charity number 1196351 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Alexandra Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £29,937 Website [www.hccstives.uk](http://www.hccstives.uk/) ## What does Hope Community Church, St Ives do? This is a Christian church providing a place to worship for the community, with provision for outreach, giving, including to promote Christian work in the local community and overseas, as well as some disaster relief and support for local food bank. ## What causes is Hope Community Church, St Ives registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine ReliefReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hope Community Church, St Ives yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hope Community Church, St Ives 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=hope-community-church-st-ives&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hccstives.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hope Community Church, St Ives a legitimate charity? Yes. Hope Community Church, St Ives is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196351) 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 Community Church, St Ives's charity number? Hope Community Church, St Ives's charity number is 1196351. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1196351? Search 1196351 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 Community Church, St Ives do? This is a Christian church providing a place to worship for the community, with provision for outreach, giving, including to promote Christian work in the local community and overseas, as well as some disaster relief and support for local food bank. Does Hope Community Church, St Ives have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hope Community Church, St Ives. 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 Community Church, St Ives? Hope Community Church, St Ives's website is http://www.hccstives.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/1196351).