--- title: "Aged Merchant Seamen's Homes — check charity number 230292 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Aged Merchant Seamen's Homes a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 230292. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Sunderland. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/aged-merchant-seamen-s-homes retrieved: 2026-08-18T10:43:32.155Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Aged Merchant Seamen's Homes is a registered charity (number 230292) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £184,698 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Aged Merchant Seamen's Homes? Registered charity number 230292 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Sunderland Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £184,698 ## What does Aged Merchant Seamen's Homes do? 1) REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF ALMSHOUSES FOR DESERVING POOR PERSONS WHO ARE RETIRED SEAMEN, WIDOWS OR DAUGHTERS BEING NOT LESS THAN FIFTY YEARS OF AGE.2) BENEFIT OF THE OCCUPANTS OF THE SAID ALMSHOUSES. ## What causes is Aged Merchant Seamen's Homes registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Aged Merchant Seamen's Homes yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Aged Merchant Seamen's Homes 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=aged-merchant-seamen-s-homes&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Aged Merchant Seamen's Homes a legitimate charity? Yes. Aged Merchant Seamen's Homes is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 230292) 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 Aged Merchant Seamen's Homes's charity number? Aged Merchant Seamen's Homes's charity number is 230292. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 230292? Search 230292 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 Aged Merchant Seamen's Homes do? 1) REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF ALMSHOUSES FOR DESERVING POOR PERSONS WHO ARE RETIRED SEAMEN, WIDOWS OR DAUGHTERS BEING NOT LESS THAN FIFTY YEARS OF AGE.2) BENEFIT OF THE OCCUPANTS OF THE SAID ALMSHOUSES. Does Aged Merchant Seamen's Homes have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Aged Merchant Seamen's Homes. 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 Aged Merchant Seamen's Homes? Aged Merchant Seamen's Homes 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/230292).