--- title: "Houghton Village Hall — check charity number 505191 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Houghton Village Hall a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 505191. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Carlisle. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/houghton-village-hall retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:20:11.149Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Houghton Village Hall is a registered charity (number 505191) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £29,735 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Houghton Village Hall? Registered charity number 505191 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Carlisle Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £29,735 ## What does Houghton Village Hall do? To manage, operate and maintain the fabric of Houghton Village Hall premises. To make these available to organisations, groups and individuals for their activities, meetings, functions, parties and operations which in turn is for the general benefit of the local community. ## What causes is Houghton Village Hall registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Houghton Village Hall yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Houghton Village Hall 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=houghton-village-hall&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Houghton Village Hall a legitimate charity? Yes. Houghton Village Hall is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 505191) 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 Houghton Village Hall's charity number? Houghton Village Hall's charity number is 505191. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 505191? Search 505191 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 Houghton Village Hall do? To manage, operate and maintain the fabric of Houghton Village Hall premises. To make these available to organisations, groups and individuals for their activities, meetings, functions, parties and operations which in turn is for the general benefit of the local community. Does Houghton Village Hall have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Houghton Village Hall. 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 Houghton Village Hall? Houghton Village Hall 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/505191).