--- title: "The Charles Hawkins Fund — check charity number 256733 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Charles Hawkins Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 256733. Disability charity based in Eastbourne. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-charles-hawkins-fund retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:15:00.966Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Charles Hawkins Fund is a registered charity (number 256733) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability. Its latest reported income was £8,301 (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 The Charles Hawkins Fund? Registered charity number 256733 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Eastbourne Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £8,301 ## What does The Charles Hawkins Fund do? The provision for and funding of practical help towards meeting the needs of children with disabilities and their families, with particular regard to funding in areas where NHS funding would not normally be available. The charity also supports research and training of professionals working on behalf of such families. ## What causes is The Charles Hawkins Fund registered for? Disability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Charles Hawkins Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Charles Hawkins Fund 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=the-charles-hawkins-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Charles Hawkins Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. The Charles Hawkins Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 256733) 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 The Charles Hawkins Fund's charity number? The Charles Hawkins Fund's charity number is 256733. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 256733? Search 256733 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 The Charles Hawkins Fund do? The provision for and funding of practical help towards meeting the needs of children with disabilities and their families, with particular regard to funding in areas where NHS funding would not normally be available. The charity also supports research and training of professionals working on behalf of such families. Does The Charles Hawkins Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Charles Hawkins Fund. 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 The Charles Hawkins Fund? The Charles Hawkins Fund 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/256733).