--- title: "Cottage Charities — check charity number 236512 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cottage Charities a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 236512. Accommodation/housing charity based in Weyhill. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cottage-charities retrieved: 2026-08-19T15:43:46.570Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cottage Charities is a registered charity (number 236512) 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 £51,919 (year ending 2024-03-31). 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 Cottage Charities? Registered charity number 236512 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Weyhill Latest income (year ending 2024-03-31) £51,919 ## What does Cottage Charities do? The Cottage Charitie has undertaken a rolling programme over the next few years of up-dating the cottages owned by the Charity. Double Glazed windown and door have been fitted to Pear Tree Cottage during this finaancial year. General repairs are regularly undertaken. ## What causes is Cottage Charities registered for? Accommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cottage Charities yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cottage Charities 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=cottage-charities&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cottage Charities a legitimate charity? Yes. Cottage Charities is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 236512) 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 Cottage Charities's charity number? Cottage Charities's charity number is 236512. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 236512? Search 236512 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 Cottage Charities do? The Cottage Charitie has undertaken a rolling programme over the next few years of up-dating the cottages owned by the Charity. Double Glazed windown and door have been fitted to Pear Tree Cottage during this finaancial year. General repairs are regularly undertaken. Does Cottage Charities have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cottage Charities. 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 Cottage Charities? Cottage Charities 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/236512).