--- title: "Charity of William Henry Hirst — check charity number 220843 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Charity of William Henry Hirst a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 220843. Accommodation/housing charity based in Pennine House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/charity-of-william-henry-hirst retrieved: 2026-08-18T19:11:02.477Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Charity of William Henry Hirst is a registered charity (number 220843) 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 £88,583 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Charity of William Henry Hirst? Registered charity number 220843 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Pennine House Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £88,583 ## What does Charity of William Henry Hirst do? The provision of almshouses and their management and maintenance to ensure that the residents enjoy a high quality of life during their retirement. ## What causes is Charity of William Henry Hirst registered for? Accommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Charity of William Henry Hirst yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Charity of William Henry Hirst 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=charity-of-william-henry-hirst&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Charity of William Henry Hirst a legitimate charity? Yes. Charity of William Henry Hirst is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 220843) 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 Charity of William Henry Hirst's charity number? Charity of William Henry Hirst's charity number is 220843. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 220843? Search 220843 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 Charity of William Henry Hirst do? The provision of almshouses and their management and maintenance to ensure that the residents enjoy a high quality of life during their retirement. Does Charity of William Henry Hirst have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Charity of William Henry Hirst. 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 Charity of William Henry Hirst? Charity of William Henry Hirst 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/220843).