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title: "Joseph Hirst — check charity number 501634 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Joseph Hirst a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 501634. Religious Activities charity based in Meltham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/joseph-hirst
retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:03:07.261Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Joseph Hirst is a registered charity (number 501634) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £2,645 (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 Joseph Hirst?

Registered charity number

501634

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Meltham

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£2,645

## What does Joseph Hirst do?

To the upkeep and maintenance of the Sunday school and church house buildings.

## What causes is Joseph Hirst registered for?

Religious Activities

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Joseph Hirst yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Joseph Hirst 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Joseph Hirst a legitimate charity?

Yes. Joseph Hirst is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 501634) 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 Joseph Hirst's charity number?

Joseph Hirst's charity number is 501634. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 501634?

Search 501634 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 Joseph Hirst do?

To the upkeep and maintenance of the Sunday school and church house buildings.

Does Joseph Hirst have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Joseph Hirst. 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 Joseph Hirst?

Joseph Hirst 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/501634).