--- title: "Dunk's Almshouse Charity — charity 240563 | CharityCompare" description: "Dunk's Almshouse Charity (charity 240563). Check registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dunk-s-almshouse-charity retrieved: 2026-10-07T10:17:43.773Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 240563 DA # Dunk's Almshouse Charity Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data Dunk's Almshouse Charity is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include accommodation/housing. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.dunksclerk.simplesite.com/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=240563&subId=0) Work at Dunk's Almshouse Charity? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=dunk-s-almshouse-charity&type=claim&name=Dunk) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Dunk's Almshouse Charity? Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31 £0 Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31 £0 Registered charity number 240563 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Rye Road Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [www.dunksclerk.simplesite.com](http://www.dunksclerk.simplesite.com/) Quick answer Dunk's Almshouse Charity (number 240563) 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 Dunk's Almshouse Charity do? The objectives of the Charity are to provide accommodation for poor persons of good character who (except in special cases to be approved by the charity commission) have resided in the area of the parish of Hawkhurst for not less than two years. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Dunk's Almshouse Charity Answers Dunk's Almshouse Charity gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register does not record Dunk's Almshouse Charity as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 31 March 1965 Where it says it operates Kent ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities. **Reported activities:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space. 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. ## Linked funds and trusts The register records these funds under parent charity number 240563. They are not counted as separate charity registrations in this directory. Check each linked record for its purposes. View 1 linked records - [Springetts Eleemosynary Donation (240563-1)](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=240563&subId=1) ## What causes is Dunk's Almshouse Charity registered for? Accommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dunk's Almshouse Charity yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Dunk's Almshouse Charity. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Dunk's Almshouse Charity? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=dunk-s-almshouse-charity&type=claim&name=Dunk) [Visit charity website](http://www.dunksclerk.simplesite.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Dunk's Almshouse Charity a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Dunk's Almshouse Charity as a registered charity (number 240563) 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 Dunk's Almshouse Charity's charity number? Dunk's Almshouse Charity's charity number is 240563. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 240563? Search 240563 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 Dunk's Almshouse Charity do? The objectives of the Charity are to provide accommodation for poor persons of good character who (except in special cases to be approved by the charity commission) have resided in the area of the parish of Hawkhurst for not less than two years. Does Dunk's Almshouse Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dunk's Almshouse Charity. 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 Dunk's Almshouse Charity? Dunk's Almshouse Charity's website listed in our register data is http://www.dunksclerk.simplesite.com. 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. Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Dunk's Almshouse Charity? The register does not record Dunk's Almshouse Charity as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. When was Dunk's Almshouse Charity registered as a charity? Dunk's Almshouse Charity was entered on the register on 31 March 1965. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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/charity-details/?regId=240563&subId=0).