--- title: "The Handful — check charity number 1181469 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Handful a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1181469. Arts/culture/heritage/science charity based in Frampton Cotterell. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-handful retrieved: 2026-08-26T05:40:12.587Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Handful is a registered charity (number 1181469) 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. Its latest reported income was £12,563 (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 Handful? Registered charity number 1181469 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Frampton Cotterell Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £12,563 Website [thehandful.org](http://thehandful.org/) ## What does The Handful do? The Handful is a chamber choir of c. 25 singers, which gives concerts of a cappella and accompanied choral music in the Bath area and beyond. We aspire to higher levels of choral singing by growing technically and musically and we aim to share our singing with a wide audience, providing interesting, themed programmes of music that are both entertaining and educational. ## What causes is The Handful registered for? Arts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Handful yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Handful 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-handful&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://thehandful.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Handful a legitimate charity? Yes. The Handful is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1181469) 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 Handful's charity number? The Handful's charity number is 1181469. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1181469? Search 1181469 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 Handful do? The Handful is a chamber choir of c. 25 singers, which gives concerts of a cappella and accompanied choral music in the Bath area and beyond. We aspire to higher levels of choral singing by growing technically and musically and we aim to share our singing with a wide audience, providing interesting, themed programmes of music that are both entertaining and educational. Does The Handful have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Handful. 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 Handful? The Handful's website is http://thehandful.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/1181469).