--- title: "The Housing Associations' Charitable Trust — check charity number 1096829 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Housing Associations' Charitable Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1096829. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Unit A. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-housing-associations-charitable-trust retrieved: 2026-08-26T10:17:05.311Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Housing Associations' Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 1096829) 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; accommodation/housing; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £4,821,943 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Housing Associations' Charitable Trust? Registered charity number 1096829 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Unit A Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £4,821,943 Website [www.hact.org.uk](http://www.hact.org.uk/) ## What does The Housing Associations' Charitable Trust do? HACT is a charity, social enterprise and industry-focused think/do tank established by the housing association sector.Our aim is to work with the housing sector, government, civil society and communities to develop and share innovative approaches to meeting changing needs. We seek to influence and innovate in ways which help housing providers deliver more effectively within their communities. ## What causes is The Housing Associations' Charitable Trust registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housingEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Housing Associations' Charitable Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Housing Associations' Charitable Trust 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-housing-associations-charitable-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hact.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Housing Associations' Charitable Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Housing Associations' Charitable Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1096829) 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 Housing Associations' Charitable Trust's charity number? The Housing Associations' Charitable Trust's charity number is 1096829. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1096829? Search 1096829 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 Housing Associations' Charitable Trust do? HACT is a charity, social enterprise and industry-focused think/do tank established by the housing association sector.Our aim is to work with the housing sector, government, civil society and communities to develop and share innovative approaches to meeting changing needs. We seek to influence and innovate in ways which help housing providers deliver more effectively within their communities. Does The Housing Associations' Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Housing Associations' Charitable Trust. 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 Housing Associations' Charitable Trust? The Housing Associations' Charitable Trust's website is http://www.hact.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/1096829).