--- title: "Benshow Housing — check charity number 1205438 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Benshow Housing a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1205438. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 130 Cape Hill. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/benshow-housing retrieved: 2026-08-18T13:52:35.886Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Benshow Housing is a registered charity (number 1205438) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £63,482 (year ending 2025-04-01). 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 Benshow Housing? Registered charity number 1205438 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 130 Cape Hill Latest income (year ending 2025-04-01) £63,482 Website [www.benshowhousing.org.uk](http://www.benshowhousing.org.uk/) ## What does Benshow Housing do? We provide a drop-in centre where service users come to get support with their housing and other complex needs. We run a job club to provide job skills for BME homeless people. We provide sport activities for non-sporty BME vulnerable young people. We run supplementary education to support poorly performing in school BME children.We help vulnerable BME homeless people find suitable accommodation. ## What causes is Benshow Housing registered for? General Charitable PurposesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Benshow Housing yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Benshow Housing 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=benshow-housing&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.benshowhousing.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Benshow Housing a legitimate charity? Yes. Benshow Housing is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1205438) 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 Benshow Housing's charity number? Benshow Housing's charity number is 1205438. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1205438? Search 1205438 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 Benshow Housing do? We provide a drop-in centre where service users come to get support with their housing and other complex needs. We run a job club to provide job skills for BME homeless people. We provide sport activities for non-sporty BME vulnerable young people. We run supplementary education to support poorly performing in school BME children.We help vulnerable BME homeless people find suitable accommodation. Does Benshow Housing have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Benshow Housing. 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 Benshow Housing? Benshow Housing's website is http://www.benshowhousing.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/1205438).