--- title: "The Spade Hammer and Pen Society — check charity number 511275 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Spade Hammer and Pen Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 511275. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Handsworth. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-spade-hammer-and-pen-society retrieved: 2026-08-28T06:28:03.979Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Spade Hammer and Pen Society is a registered charity (number 511275) 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 advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £4,423 (year ending 2018-03-31). 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 Spade Hammer and Pen Society? Registered charity number 511275 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Handsworth Latest income (year ending 2018-03-31) £4,423 ## What does The Spade Hammer and Pen Society do? Spade Hammer Pen was originally set up in the 70's offering a meeting place to promote the leisure, social, and recreational activities for African Carribean people in the Erdington Area of B,ham. ## What causes is The Spade Hammer and Pen Society registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Spade Hammer and Pen Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Spade Hammer and Pen Society 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-spade-hammer-and-pen-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Spade Hammer and Pen Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The Spade Hammer and Pen Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 511275) 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 Spade Hammer and Pen Society's charity number? The Spade Hammer and Pen Society's charity number is 511275. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 511275? Search 511275 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 Spade Hammer and Pen Society do? Spade Hammer Pen was originally set up in the 70's offering a meeting place to promote the leisure, social, and recreational activities for African Carribean people in the Erdington Area of B,ham. Does The Spade Hammer and Pen Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Spade Hammer and Pen Society. 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 Spade Hammer and Pen Society? The Spade Hammer and Pen Society 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/511275).