--- title: "The Hair Project — check charity number 1189731 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Hair Project a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1189731. Education/training charity based in Brasted Chart. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-hair-project retrieved: 2026-08-26T04:37:49.866Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Hair Project is a registered charity (number 1189731) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Its latest reported income was £13,849 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Hair Project? Registered charity number 1189731 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Brasted Chart Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £13,849 ## What does The Hair Project do? - The relief of people in need, in particular girls and women in India, who are socially andeconomically disadvantaged by providing them with hairdressing skills, to enable such individuals togenerate an income and to rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society.- The relief of financial hardship to homeless people in the UK through the provision of free hairdressing services ## What causes is The Hair Project registered for? Education/trainingDisabilityHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Hair Project yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Hair Project 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-hair-project&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Hair Project a legitimate charity? Yes. The Hair Project is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1189731) 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 Hair Project's charity number? The Hair Project's charity number is 1189731. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1189731? Search 1189731 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 Hair Project do? - The relief of people in need, in particular girls and women in India, who are socially andeconomically disadvantaged by providing them with hairdressing skills, to enable such individuals togenerate an income and to rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society.- The relief of financial hardship to homeless people in the UK through the provision of free hairdressing services Does The Hair Project have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Hair Project. 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 Hair Project? The Hair Project 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/1189731).