--- title: "The Hastings Initiative — check charity number 1082766 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Hastings Initiative a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1082766. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Seaton Delaval. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-hastings-initiative retrieved: 2026-08-26T05:44:01.570Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Hastings Initiative is a registered charity (number 1082766) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; arts/culture/heritage/science; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £16,160 (year ending 2013-08-31). 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 Hastings Initiative? Registered charity number 1082766 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Seaton Delaval Latest income (year ending 2013-08-31) £16,160 ## What does The Hastings Initiative do? Provides positive, stimulating and enjoyable out-of-school activities for all 6 to 13 year olds resident or at school in the Seaton Valley wards of Northumberland which is an area with no other activities available but does have a high level of anti-social behaviour especially related to alcohol and drug misuse. The HI seeks to offer diversionary activities to challenge this behaviour. ## What causes is The Hastings Initiative registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Hastings Initiative yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Hastings Initiative 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-hastings-initiative&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Hastings Initiative a legitimate charity? Yes. The Hastings Initiative is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1082766) 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 Hastings Initiative's charity number? The Hastings Initiative's charity number is 1082766. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1082766? Search 1082766 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 Hastings Initiative do? Provides positive, stimulating and enjoyable out-of-school activities for all 6 to 13 year olds resident or at school in the Seaton Valley wards of Northumberland which is an area with no other activities available but does have a high level of anti-social behaviour especially related to alcohol and drug misuse. The HI seeks to offer diversionary activities to challenge this behaviour. Does The Hastings Initiative have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Hastings Initiative. 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 Hastings Initiative? The Hastings Initiative 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/1082766).