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title: "The Hackney Historic Buildings Trust — check charity number 291468 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Hackney Historic Buildings Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 291468. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-hackney-historic-buildings-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-26T04:39:17.775Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Hackney Historic Buildings Trust is a registered charity (number 291468) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £196,868 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Hackney Historic Buildings Trust?

Registered charity number

291468

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

London

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£196,868

Website

[www.hhbt.org.uk](http://www.hhbt.org.uk/)

## What does The Hackney Historic Buildings Trust do?

To preserve historical architectural and constructional heritage in and around the London Borough of Hackney, for the benefit of the community of Hackney and the nation at large.

## What causes is The Hackney Historic Buildings Trust registered for?

Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEnvironment/conservation/heritage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Hackney Historic Buildings Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Hackney Historic Buildings Trust 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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[Visit charity website](http://www.hhbt.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is The Hackney Historic Buildings Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Hackney Historic Buildings Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 291468) 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 Hackney Historic Buildings Trust's charity number?

The Hackney Historic Buildings Trust's charity number is 291468. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 291468?

Search 291468 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 Hackney Historic Buildings Trust do?

To preserve historical architectural and constructional heritage in and around the London Borough of Hackney, for the benefit of the community of Hackney and the nation at large.

Does The Hackney Historic Buildings Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Hackney Historic Buildings Trust. 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 Hackney Historic Buildings Trust?

The Hackney Historic Buildings Trust's website is http://www.hhbt.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/291468).