Is Almshouse Charity a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Almshouse Charity as a registered charity (number 201885) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Almshouse Charity's charity number?

Almshouse Charity's charity number is 201885. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 201885?

Search 201885 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.

Does Almshouse Charity have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Almshouse 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 Almshouse Charity?

Almshouse Charity does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

What was Almshouse Charity previously called?

The register lists this previous name for Almshouse Charity: Charmouth United Charities.

When was Almshouse Charity registered as a charity?

Almshouse Charity was entered on the register on 17 January 1962.

Registered charity · No. 201885

Almshouse Charity

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Almshouse Charity is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Almshouse Charity?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £4,415
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £3,800
Registered charity number: 201885
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Riverway
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Almshouse Charity (number 201885) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Almshouse Charity do?

Charmouth Almshouse Charity provides assistance where necessary to residents living within the Parish boundary i.e. financial difficulties due to theft, loss of job, accident, Hospital stay, desertion or a death. Annual grocery vouchers to those deemed in need. Help with school uniforms - College and Universary grants.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Almshouse Charity

Answers Almshouse Charity gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Almshouse Charity as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 17 January 1962
Previous names on the register: Charmouth United Charities
Where it says it operates: Dorset

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Almshouse Charity registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Almshouse Charity yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Almshouse Charity. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Almshouse Charity?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Almshouse Charity a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Almshouse Charity as a registered charity (number 201885) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Almshouse Charity's charity number?: Almshouse Charity's charity number is 201885. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 201885?: Search 201885 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 Almshouse Charity do?: Charmouth Almshouse Charity provides assistance where necessary to residents living within the Parish boundary i.e. financial difficulties due to theft, loss of job, accident, Hospital stay, desertion or a death. Annual grocery vouchers to those deemed in need. Help with school uniforms - College and Universary grants.
Does Almshouse Charity have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Almshouse 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 Almshouse Charity?: Almshouse Charity does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Almshouse Charity?: The register does not record Almshouse Charity as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
What was Almshouse Charity previously called?: The register lists this previous name for Almshouse Charity: Charmouth United Charities.
When was Almshouse Charity registered as a charity?: Almshouse Charity was entered on the register on 17 January 1962.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.