--- title: "Agnes Backhouse Annuity Fund — check charity number 224960 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Agnes Backhouse Annuity Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 224960. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in 1 Kent View. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/agnes-backhouse-annuity-fund retrieved: 2026-08-18T10:42:05.940Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Agnes Backhouse Annuity Fund is a registered charity (number 224960) 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. Its latest reported income was £15,566 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Agnes Backhouse Annuity Fund? Registered charity number 224960 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 1 Kent View Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £15,566 ## What does Agnes Backhouse Annuity Fund do? Pays annuities/makes yearly donations to unmarried/widowed women over the age of 50 who appear to be in needy circumstances and who live in the parish of Ambleside, Cumbria. ## What causes is Agnes Backhouse Annuity Fund registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Agnes Backhouse Annuity Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Agnes Backhouse Annuity Fund 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=agnes-backhouse-annuity-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Agnes Backhouse Annuity Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Agnes Backhouse Annuity Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 224960) 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 Agnes Backhouse Annuity Fund's charity number? Agnes Backhouse Annuity Fund's charity number is 224960. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 224960? Search 224960 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 Agnes Backhouse Annuity Fund do? Pays annuities/makes yearly donations to unmarried/widowed women over the age of 50 who appear to be in needy circumstances and who live in the parish of Ambleside, Cumbria. Does Agnes Backhouse Annuity Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Agnes Backhouse Annuity Fund. 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 Agnes Backhouse Annuity Fund? Agnes Backhouse Annuity Fund 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/224960).