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title: "Acumen Community Buildings — check charity number 1177852 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Acumen Community Buildings a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1177852. General Charitable Purposes charity based in The Old Rectory. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/acumen-community-buildings
retrieved: 2026-08-18T06:37:51.634Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Acumen Community Buildings is a registered charity (number 1177852) 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 £119,038 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Acumen Community Buildings?

Registered charity number

1177852

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

The Old Rectory

Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)

£119,038

Website

[www.theoldrectory.co.uk](http://www.theoldrectory.co.uk/)

## What does Acumen Community Buildings do?

Acumen Community Buildings provides office accommodation, co-working space and support for social enterprises, community businesses, community groups and individuals who are creating social impact in the local community. It is runs a grade II* listed building, The Old Rectory, as a hub for place based social action in Houghton-le-Spring and the surrounding coalfields area of Sunderland.

## What causes is Acumen Community Buildings registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Acumen Community Buildings yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Acumen Community Buildings 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Acumen Community Buildings a legitimate charity?

Yes. Acumen Community Buildings is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1177852) 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 Acumen Community Buildings's charity number?

Acumen Community Buildings's charity number is 1177852. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1177852?

Search 1177852 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 Acumen Community Buildings do?

Acumen Community Buildings provides office accommodation, co-working space and support for social enterprises, community businesses, community groups and individuals who are creating social impact in the local community. It is runs a grade II* listed building, The Old Rectory, as a hub for place based social action in Houghton-le-Spring and the surrounding coalfields area of Sunderland.

Does Acumen Community Buildings have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Acumen Community Buildings. 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 Acumen Community Buildings?

Acumen Community Buildings's website is http://www.theoldrectory.co.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/1177852).