--- title: "Caractacus Housing — check charity number 1098524 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Caractacus Housing a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1098524. General Charitable Purposes charity based in High Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/caractacus-housing retrieved: 2026-08-18T06:36:53.881Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Caractacus Housing is a registered charity (number 1098524) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £184,757 (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 Caractacus Housing? Registered charity number 1098524 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location High Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £184,757 Website [www.caractacus-housing.org](http://www.caractacus-housing.org/) ## What does Caractacus Housing do? The charity was established in 2003 to help those people who were struggling to remain local in the West Somerset and Mid-Devon regions. It has grown steadily and now owns 20 properties all tenanted to local people on low incomes in need of accommodation at a reasonable rent.The charity continues to provide financial assistance to local person(s) in extreme financial need. ## What causes is Caractacus Housing registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Caractacus Housing yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Caractacus 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=caractacus-housing&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.caractacus-housing.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Caractacus Housing a legitimate charity? Yes. Caractacus Housing is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1098524) 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 Caractacus Housing's charity number? Caractacus Housing's charity number is 1098524. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1098524? Search 1098524 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 Caractacus Housing do? The charity was established in 2003 to help those people who were struggling to remain local in the West Somerset and Mid-Devon regions. It has grown steadily and now owns 20 properties all tenanted to local people on low incomes in need of accommodation at a reasonable rent.The charity continues to provide financial assistance to local person(s) in extreme financial need. Does Caractacus Housing have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Caractacus 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 Caractacus Housing? Caractacus Housing's website is http://www.caractacus-housing.org — 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/1098524).