--- title: "Hope for the Mentally Ill and Handicapped — check charity number 509330 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hope for the Mentally Ill and Handicapped a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 509330. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Bingley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hope-for-the-mentally-ill-and-handicapped retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:05:52.562Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hope for the Mentally Ill and Handicapped is a registered charity (number 509330) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £277 (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 for the Mentally Ill and Handicapped? Registered charity number 509330 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bingley Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £277 ## What does Hope for the Mentally Ill and Handicapped do? The charity is not actively fundraising and has no intention to do so in the near future. However it is continuing to provide financial assistance to the mentally ill and handicapped when requests are received from social workers. ## What causes is Hope for the Mentally Ill and Handicapped registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hope for the Mentally Ill and Handicapped yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hope for the Mentally Ill and Handicapped 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-for-the-mentally-ill-and-handicapped&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hope for the Mentally Ill and Handicapped a legitimate charity? Yes. Hope for the Mentally Ill and Handicapped is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 509330) 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 for the Mentally Ill and Handicapped's charity number? Hope for the Mentally Ill and Handicapped's charity number is 509330. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 509330? Search 509330 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 for the Mentally Ill and Handicapped do? The charity is not actively fundraising and has no intention to do so in the near future. However it is continuing to provide financial assistance to the mentally ill and handicapped when requests are received from social workers. Does Hope for the Mentally Ill and Handicapped have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hope for the Mentally Ill and Handicapped. 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 for the Mentally Ill and Handicapped? Hope for the Mentally Ill and Handicapped does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/509330).