--- title: "Clapham Charity Trust — check charity number 247653 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Clapham Charity Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 247653. Accommodation/housing charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/clapham-charity-trust retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:57:46.872Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Clapham Charity Trust is a registered charity (number 247653) 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 £36,954 (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 Clapham Charity Trust? Registered charity number 247653 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £36,954 ## What does Clapham Charity Trust do? The Charity owns the FREEHOLD of 35 RODENHURST ROAD CLAPHAM PARK LONDON SW4 8AE.It is occupied on privileged terms by those in need of HOUSING all originally within the SCHEME conceived (1965) by Maj CARR GOMM and THE ABBEYFIELD SOCIETY. It is modified to the extent that we do not OFFER nor do we now have the Services of a HOUSEKEEPER ## What causes is Clapham Charity Trust registered for? Accommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Clapham Charity Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Clapham Charity 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? 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=clapham-charity-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Clapham Charity Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Clapham Charity Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 247653) 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 Clapham Charity Trust's charity number? Clapham Charity Trust's charity number is 247653. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 247653? Search 247653 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 Clapham Charity Trust do? The Charity owns the FREEHOLD of 35 RODENHURST ROAD CLAPHAM PARK LONDON SW4 8AE.It is occupied on privileged terms by those in need of HOUSING all originally within the SCHEME conceived (1965) by Maj CARR GOMM and THE ABBEYFIELD SOCIETY. It is modified to the extent that we do not OFFER nor do we now have the Services of a HOUSEKEEPER Does Clapham Charity Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Clapham Charity 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 Clapham Charity Trust? Clapham Charity Trust 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/247653).