--- title: "Smarden Village Hall — check charity number 302844 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Smarden Village Hall a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 302844. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Chessenden Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/smarden-village-hall retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:18:45.353Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Smarden Village Hall is a registered charity (number 302844) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; disability. Its latest reported income was £48,283 (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 Smarden Village Hall? Registered charity number 302844 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Chessenden Lane Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £48,283 Website [www.smardencharterhall.org](http://www.smardencharterhall.org/) ## What does Smarden Village Hall do? Provision of social, educational, sport, and general society facilities in Smarden Charter Hall ## What causes is Smarden Village Hall registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Smarden Village Hall yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Smarden 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=smarden-village-hall&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.smardencharterhall.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Smarden Village Hall a legitimate charity? Yes. Smarden Village Hall is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 302844) 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 Smarden Village Hall's charity number? Smarden Village Hall's charity number is 302844. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 302844? Search 302844 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 Smarden Village Hall do? Provision of social, educational, sport, and general society facilities in Smarden Charter Hall Does Smarden Village Hall have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Smarden 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 Smarden Village Hall? Smarden Village Hall's website is http://www.smardencharterhall.org — 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/302844).