--- title: "The Hive Cornwall — check charity number 1187981 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Hive Cornwall a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1187981. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 3 St. Clement Vean. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-hive-cornwall retrieved: 2026-08-26T08:51:44.642Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Hive Cornwall is a registered charity (number 1187981) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. 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 Hive Cornwall? Registered charity number 1187981 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 3 St. Clement Vean ## What does The Hive Cornwall do? Our core purpose is to process and extend the life of free surplus (waste) food into a nutritious product and provide this at no cost to disadvantaged families ## What causes is The Hive Cornwall registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Hive Cornwall yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Hive Cornwall 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-hive-cornwall&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Hive Cornwall a legitimate charity? Yes. The Hive Cornwall is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1187981) 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 Hive Cornwall's charity number? The Hive Cornwall's charity number is 1187981. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1187981? Search 1187981 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 Hive Cornwall do? Our core purpose is to process and extend the life of free surplus (waste) food into a nutritious product and provide this at no cost to disadvantaged families Does The Hive Cornwall have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Hive Cornwall. 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 Hive Cornwall? The Hive Cornwall 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/1187981).