--- title: "The Hardy Group — check charity number 1169563 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Hardy Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1169563. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Mickleover. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-hardy-group retrieved: 2026-08-26T05:40:49.855Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Hardy Group is a registered charity (number 1169563) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £10,507 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Hardy Group? Registered charity number 1169563 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Mickleover Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £10,507 Website [hardygroupdementia.org.uk](http://hardygroupdementia.org.uk/) ## What does The Hardy Group do? The charity provides a range of social and information activities for people with dementia and their carers. Regular social meetings and information is provided by guest speakers, our website and newsletter. In addition we have regular excursions to places of interest. The activities are designed to avoid social isolation and to keep our members physically and mentally active. ## What causes is The Hardy Group registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Hardy Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Hardy Group 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-hardy-group&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://hardygroupdementia.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Hardy Group a legitimate charity? Yes. The Hardy Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1169563) 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 Hardy Group's charity number? The Hardy Group's charity number is 1169563. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1169563? Search 1169563 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 Hardy Group do? The charity provides a range of social and information activities for people with dementia and their carers. Regular social meetings and information is provided by guest speakers, our website and newsletter. In addition we have regular excursions to places of interest. The activities are designed to avoid social isolation and to keep our members physically and mentally active. Does The Hardy Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Hardy Group. 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 Hardy Group? The Hardy Group's website is http://hardygroupdementia.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/1169563).