Is Hertford Poor's Estate a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Hertford Poor's Estate as a registered charity (number 212421) 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 Hertford Poor's Estate's charity number?

Hertford Poor's Estate's charity number is 212421. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 212421?

Search 212421 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.

Does Hertford Poor's Estate have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hertford Poor's Estate. 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 Hertford Poor's Estate?

Hertford Poor's Estate does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Hertford Poor's Estate registered as a charity?

Hertford Poor's Estate was entered on the register on 30 November 1962.

Registered charity · No. 212421

Hertford Poor's Estate

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Hertford Poor's Estate is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Hertford Poor's Estate?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-30: £2,178
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-30: £2,015
Registered charity number: 212421
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Hertford
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

Quick answer

Hertford Poor's Estate (number 212421) 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 Hertford Poor's Estate do?

Every year the trustees receive applications from Hertford residents and, having checked their financial circumstances, those qualifying receive a cash grant prior to Christmas. An important extra condition is that applicants must reside within the borough boundary as defined in 1680, which now represents a relatively small proportion of the present town of Hertford.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Hertford Poor's Estate

Answers Hertford Poor's Estate 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 Hertford Poor's Estate as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 30 November 1962
Also known as: Hertford Grass Money Charity
Where it says it operates: Hertfordshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals.

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 Hertford Poor's Estate registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Hertford Poor's Estate yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Hertford Poor's Estate. 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

What should you check before donating to Hertford Poor's Estate?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hertford Poor's Estate a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Hertford Poor's Estate as a registered charity (number 212421) 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 Hertford Poor's Estate's charity number?: Hertford Poor's Estate's charity number is 212421. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 212421?: Search 212421 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 Hertford Poor's Estate do?: Every year the trustees receive applications from Hertford residents and, having checked their financial circumstances, those qualifying receive a cash grant prior to Christmas. An important extra condition is that applicants must reside within the borough boundary as defined in 1680, which now represents a relatively small proportion of the present town of Hertford.
Does Hertford Poor's Estate have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hertford Poor's Estate. 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 Hertford Poor's Estate?: Hertford Poor's Estate does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Hertford Poor's Estate?: The register does not record Hertford Poor's Estate as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Hertford Poor's Estate registered as a charity?: Hertford Poor's Estate was entered on the register on 30 November 1962.

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.