--- title: "Altar Cottages Charity — check charity number 1012220 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Altar Cottages Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1012220. Accommodation/housing charity based in Crowhurst Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/altar-cottages-charity retrieved: 2026-08-18T17:48:19.852Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Altar Cottages Charity is a registered charity (number 1012220) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £12,508 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Altar Cottages Charity? Registered charity number 1012220 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Crowhurst Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £12,508 ## What does Altar Cottages Charity do? Provide housing to assist the needy who meet the criteria outlined by the charity. The charity and its trustees has responsibility for two Almshouses within the Crowhurst, Lingfield, Surrey area. ## What causes is Altar Cottages Charity registered for? Accommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Altar Cottages Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Altar Cottages Charity 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=altar-cottages-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Altar Cottages Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. Altar Cottages Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1012220) 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 Altar Cottages Charity's charity number? Altar Cottages Charity's charity number is 1012220. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1012220? Search 1012220 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 Altar Cottages Charity do? Provide housing to assist the needy who meet the criteria outlined by the charity. The charity and its trustees has responsibility for two Almshouses within the Crowhurst, Lingfield, Surrey area. Does Altar Cottages Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Altar Cottages 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 Altar Cottages Charity? Altar Cottages Charity 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/1012220).