--- title: "The Sand House Charity — check charity number 1171875 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Sand House Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1171875. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Dunscroft. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-sand-house-charity retrieved: 2026-08-28T02:42:20.704Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Sand House Charity is a registered charity (number 1171875) 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; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £4,102 (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 Sand House Charity? Registered charity number 1171875 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Dunscroft Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £4,102 Website [www.thesandhouse.org.uk](http://www.thesandhouse.org.uk/) ## What does The Sand House Charity do? The Sand House Charity carries out educational activities in the fields of heritage, culture and the arts, which are linked to the former Victorian Sand House of Doncaster. Examples include illustrated talks, guided walks, exhibitions, school visits, sand sculpture training and displays, a theatre play and pop-up sand art sessions. ## What causes is The Sand House Charity registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Sand House Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Sand House Charity 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-sand-house-charity&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thesandhouse.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Sand House Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. The Sand House Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1171875) 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 Sand House Charity's charity number? The Sand House Charity's charity number is 1171875. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1171875? Search 1171875 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 Sand House Charity do? The Sand House Charity carries out educational activities in the fields of heritage, culture and the arts, which are linked to the former Victorian Sand House of Doncaster. Examples include illustrated talks, guided walks, exhibitions, school visits, sand sculpture training and displays, a theatre play and pop-up sand art sessions. Does The Sand House Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Sand House Charity. 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 Sand House Charity? The Sand House Charity's website is http://www.thesandhouse.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/1171875).