--- title: "Southwater Village Hall — check charity number 256520 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Southwater Village Hall a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 256520. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Southwater. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/southwater-village-hall retrieved: 2026-08-25T04:06:36.572Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Southwater Village Hall is a registered charity (number 256520) 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; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £25,612 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Southwater Village Hall? Registered charity number 256520 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Southwater Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £25,612 Website [www.Southwatervillagehall.org.uk](http://www.southwatervillagehall.org.uk/) ## What does Southwater Village Hall do? To provide and maintain the Village Hall for the use of the Inhabitants of Southwater and the neighbourhood, without distinction of political, religous or other opinions. Including use for meetings, lectures and classes, and other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation. ## What causes is Southwater Village Hall registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Southwater Village Hall yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Southwater 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=southwater-village-hall&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.southwatervillagehall.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Southwater Village Hall a legitimate charity? Yes. Southwater Village Hall is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 256520) 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 Southwater Village Hall's charity number? Southwater Village Hall's charity number is 256520. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 256520? Search 256520 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 Southwater Village Hall do? To provide and maintain the Village Hall for the use of the Inhabitants of Southwater and the neighbourhood, without distinction of political, religous or other opinions. Including use for meetings, lectures and classes, and other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation. Does Southwater Village Hall have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Southwater 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 Southwater Village Hall? Southwater Village Hall's website is http://www.Southwatervillagehall.org.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/256520).