--- title: "Cross Keys Charity for the Poor — check charity number 209336 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cross Keys Charity for the Poor a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 209336. General Charitable Purposes charity based in St. Albans. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cross-keys-charity-for-the-poor retrieved: 2026-08-19T19:07:30.473Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cross Keys Charity for the Poor is a registered charity (number 209336) 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. Its latest reported income was £6,548 (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 Cross Keys Charity for the Poor? Registered charity number 209336 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location St. Albans Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £6,548 ## What does Cross Keys Charity for the Poor do? The object is the relief of persons resident in the City of St Albans, as constituted prior to the Local Government Act 1972, who are in need, hardship or distress. ## What causes is Cross Keys Charity for the Poor registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cross Keys Charity for the Poor yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cross Keys Charity for the Poor 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=cross-keys-charity-for-the-poor&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cross Keys Charity for the Poor a legitimate charity? Yes. Cross Keys Charity for the Poor is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 209336) 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 Cross Keys Charity for the Poor's charity number? Cross Keys Charity for the Poor's charity number is 209336. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 209336? Search 209336 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 Cross Keys Charity for the Poor do? The object is the relief of persons resident in the City of St Albans, as constituted prior to the Local Government Act 1972, who are in need, hardship or distress. Does Cross Keys Charity for the Poor have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cross Keys Charity for the Poor. 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 Cross Keys Charity for the Poor? Cross Keys Charity for the Poor 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/209336).