--- title: "Almshouses Founded By Carr Wigg and Elizabeth Ann Oliver — check charity number 238503 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Almshouses Founded By Carr Wigg and Elizabeth Ann Oliver a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 238503. General Charitable Purposes charity based in St. Albans. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/almshouses-founded-by-carr-wigg-and-elizabeth-ann-oliver retrieved: 2026-08-18T17:50:53.713Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Almshouses Founded By Carr Wigg and Elizabeth Ann Oliver is a registered charity (number 238503) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £2,683 (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 Almshouses Founded By Carr Wigg and Elizabeth Ann Oliver? Registered charity number 238503 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location St. Albans Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £2,683 ## What does Almshouses Founded By Carr Wigg and Elizabeth Ann Oliver do? Charitable purposes, accommodation/housing for the elder ## What causes is Almshouses Founded By Carr Wigg and Elizabeth Ann Oliver registered for? General Charitable PurposesAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Almshouses Founded By Carr Wigg and Elizabeth Ann Oliver yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Almshouses Founded By Carr Wigg and Elizabeth Ann Oliver 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=almshouses-founded-by-carr-wigg-and-elizabeth-ann-oliver&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Almshouses Founded By Carr Wigg and Elizabeth Ann Oliver a legitimate charity? Yes. Almshouses Founded By Carr Wigg and Elizabeth Ann Oliver is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 238503) 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 Almshouses Founded By Carr Wigg and Elizabeth Ann Oliver's charity number? Almshouses Founded By Carr Wigg and Elizabeth Ann Oliver's charity number is 238503. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 238503? Search 238503 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 Almshouses Founded By Carr Wigg and Elizabeth Ann Oliver do? Charitable purposes, accommodation/housing for the elder Does Almshouses Founded By Carr Wigg and Elizabeth Ann Oliver have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Almshouses Founded By Carr Wigg and Elizabeth Ann Oliver. 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 Almshouses Founded By Carr Wigg and Elizabeth Ann Oliver? Almshouses Founded By Carr Wigg and Elizabeth Ann Oliver 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/238503).