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title: "Bishop Seth Ward Almshouse Trust — check charity number 240885 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Bishop Seth Ward Almshouse Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 240885. Accommodation/housing charity based in Buntingford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bishop-seth-ward-almshouse-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-18T19:06:41.823Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Bishop Seth Ward Almshouse Trust is a registered charity (number 240885) 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 £107,555 (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 Bishop Seth Ward Almshouse Trust?

Registered charity number

240885

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Buntingford

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£107,555

Website

[www.buntingfordalmshouses.org.uk](http://www.buntingfordalmshouses.org.uk/)

## What does Bishop Seth Ward Almshouse Trust do?

The objective of the Bishop Seth Ward Almshouse Trust is to help house underprivileged mature adults in Buntingford, Hertfordshire. The Trust raises funds through the letting of endowment and investment properties to support the running and maintenance of the Almshouses.

## What causes is Bishop Seth Ward Almshouse Trust registered for?

Accommodation/housing

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bishop Seth Ward Almshouse Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bishop Seth Ward Almshouse Trust 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 Bishop Seth Ward Almshouse Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Bishop Seth Ward Almshouse Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 240885) 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 Bishop Seth Ward Almshouse Trust's charity number?

Bishop Seth Ward Almshouse Trust's charity number is 240885. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 240885?

Search 240885 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 Bishop Seth Ward Almshouse Trust do?

The objective of the Bishop Seth Ward Almshouse Trust is to help house underprivileged mature adults in Buntingford, Hertfordshire. The Trust raises funds through the letting of endowment and investment properties to support the running and maintenance of the Almshouses.

Does Bishop Seth Ward Almshouse Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bishop Seth Ward Almshouse Trust. 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 Bishop Seth Ward Almshouse Trust?

Bishop Seth Ward Almshouse Trust's website is http://www.buntingfordalmshouses.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/240885).