--- title: "Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of… — charity 202751" description: "Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble… (charity 202751). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hospital-of-st-cross-and-almshouse-of-noble-poverty retrieved: 2026-09-23T01:47:45.916Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty is listed as a registered charity (number 202751) in the Charity Commission for England and Wales data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; accommodation/housing; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £1,252,796 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty? Registered charity number 202751 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact locality (not service coverage) Almshouse of Noble Poverty Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £1,252,796 Website [www.hospitalofstcross.co.uk](http://www.hospitalofstcross.co.uk/) ## What does Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty do? The Hospital of St Cross, In Winchester, Hampshire is the oldest almshouse in England. Up to 25 elderly gentlemen live in self-contained accommodation. The public (mediaeval) buildings and the gardens are open to the public throughout the year. The fine transitional Norman Church is the place of worship for the parishioners of St Faith's parish ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Elderly/old People. **Reported activities:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-09-08. 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 202751. They are not counted as separate charity registrations in this directory. Check each linked record for its purposes. View 1 linked records - [Almshouse of Noble Poverty Foundation (202751-1)](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=202751&subId=1) ## What causes is Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty? - 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. 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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=hospital-of-st-cross-and-almshouse-of-noble-poverty&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hospitalofstcross.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty as a registered charity (number 202751) 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 Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty's charity number? Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty's charity number is 202751. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 202751? Search 202751 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 Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty do? The Hospital of St Cross, In Winchester, Hampshire is the oldest almshouse in England. Up to 25 elderly gentlemen live in self-contained accommodation. The public (mediaeval) buildings and the gardens are open to the public throughout the year. The fine transitional Norman Church is the place of worship for the parishioners of St Faith's parish Does Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty. 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 Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty? Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty's website listed in our register data is http://www.hospitalofstcross.co.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. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-09-08, 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=202751&subId=0).