--- title: "Bain Memorial Houses — check charity number 261482 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bain Memorial Houses a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 261482. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Camborne. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bain-memorial-houses retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:43:49.623Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bain Memorial Houses is a registered charity (number 261482) 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 £7,360 (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 Bain Memorial Houses? Registered charity number 261482 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Camborne Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £7,360 ## What does Bain Memorial Houses do? Almshouses for families of needy ex miners ## What causes is Bain Memorial Houses registered for? General Charitable PurposesAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bain Memorial Houses yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bain Memorial Houses 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=bain-memorial-houses&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bain Memorial Houses a legitimate charity? Yes. Bain Memorial Houses is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 261482) 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 Bain Memorial Houses's charity number? Bain Memorial Houses's charity number is 261482. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 261482? Search 261482 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 Bain Memorial Houses do? Almshouses for families of needy ex miners Does Bain Memorial Houses have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bain Memorial Houses. 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 Bain Memorial Houses? Bain Memorial Houses 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/261482).