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title: "Amersham United Charities CIO — check charity number 1212859 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Amersham United Charities CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1212859. Accommodation/housing charity based in St. Mary's Church Parish Office. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/amersham-united-charities-cio
retrieved: 2026-08-18T18:28:57.761Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Amersham United Charities CIO is a registered charity (number 1212859) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: accommodation/housing. 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 Amersham United Charities CIO?

Registered charity number

1212859

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

St. Mary's Church Parish Office

Website

[www.amershamalmshouses.org.uk](https://www.amershamalmshouses.org.uk/)

## What does Amersham United Charities CIO do?

The objects of the charity are: the relief of financial hardship by providing almshouse accommodation to persons living in the Amersham and Coleshill area of Buckinghamshire; the advance of education of persons under the age of 21 living in the same area by the making of small grants; and the relief of financial hardship to persons living in the same area by the making of small grants.

## What causes is Amersham United Charities CIO registered for?

Accommodation/housing

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Amersham United Charities CIO yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Amersham United Charities CIO 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Amersham United Charities CIO a legitimate charity?

Yes. Amersham United Charities CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1212859) 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 Amersham United Charities CIO's charity number?

Amersham United Charities CIO's charity number is 1212859. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1212859?

Search 1212859 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 Amersham United Charities CIO do?

The objects of the charity are: the relief of financial hardship by providing almshouse accommodation to persons living in the Amersham and Coleshill area of Buckinghamshire; the advance of education of persons under the age of 21 living in the same area by the making of small grants; and the relief of financial hardship to persons living in the same area by the making of small grants.

Does Amersham United Charities CIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Amersham United Charities CIO. 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 Amersham United Charities CIO?

Amersham United Charities CIO's website is https://www.amershamalmshouses.org.uk/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1212859).