--- title: "Cottenham Charities — check charity number 200586 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cottenham Charities a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 200586. Education/training charity based in Cottenham. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cottenham-charities retrieved: 2026-08-19T15:43:51.549Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cottenham Charities is a registered charity (number 200586) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £53,371 (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 Cottenham Charities? Registered charity number 200586 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Cottenham Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £53,371 Website [www.cottenhamcharities.co.uk](http://www.cottenhamcharities.co.uk/) ## What does Cottenham Charities do? Provides accommodation in 7 Almshouses in the village of Cottenham and gives grants to those in need ## What causes is Cottenham Charities registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cottenham Charities yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cottenham 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=cottenham-charities&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cottenhamcharities.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cottenham Charities a legitimate charity? Yes. Cottenham Charities is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 200586) 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 Cottenham Charities's charity number? Cottenham Charities's charity number is 200586. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 200586? Search 200586 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 Cottenham Charities do? Provides accommodation in 7 Almshouses in the village of Cottenham and gives grants to those in need Does Cottenham Charities have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cottenham 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 Cottenham Charities? Cottenham Charities's website is http://www.cottenhamcharities.co.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/200586).