Is Croydon Almshouses a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Croydon Almshouses as a registered charity (number 1209872) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Croydon Almshouses's charity number?

Croydon Almshouses's charity number is 1209872. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1209872?

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Does Croydon Almshouses have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Croydon Almshouses. 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 Croydon Almshouses?

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When was Croydon Almshouses registered as a charity?

Croydon Almshouses was entered on the register on 4 September 2024.

Registered charity · No. 1209872CIO

Croydon Almshouses

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Croydon Almshouses is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability, the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Croydon Almshouses?

Registered charity number: 1209872
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): Duppas Hill Terrace
Website: www.croydonalmshouses.org.uk

Quick answer

Croydon Almshouses (number 1209872) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Croydon Almshouses do?

Provision of Almshouse accommodation for needy persons living in the London Borough of Croydon and the ancient Parish of Mitcham

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Croydon Almshouses

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Registration details

Registered as a charity: 4 September 2024
Where it says it operates: Croydon

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Croydon Almshouses registered for?

DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Croydon Almshouses yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Croydon Almshouses a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Croydon Almshouses as a registered charity (number 1209872) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Croydon Almshouses's charity number?: Croydon Almshouses's charity number is 1209872. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1209872?: Search 1209872 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 Croydon Almshouses do?: Provision of Almshouse accommodation for needy persons living in the London Borough of Croydon and the ancient Parish of Mitcham
Does Croydon Almshouses have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Croydon Almshouses. 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 Croydon Almshouses?: Croydon Almshouses's website listed in our register data is http://www.croydonalmshouses.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Croydon Almshouses registered as a charity?: Croydon Almshouses was entered on the register on 4 September 2024.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.