--- title: "John Gainsborough for Bedehouses — charity 220156 | CharityCompare" description: "John Gainsborough for Bedehouses (charity 220156): income £5,215 (2025). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/john-gainsborough-for-bedehouses retrieved: 2026-10-06T20:45:58.169Z 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. 220156 JG # John Gainsborough for Bedehouses Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data John Gainsborough for Bedehouses is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include accommodation/housing. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=220156&subId=0) Work at John Gainsborough for Bedehouses? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=john-gainsborough-for-bedehouses&type=claim&name=John%20Gainsborough%20for%20Bedehouses) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about John Gainsborough for Bedehouses? Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30 £5,215 Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30 £17,794 Registered charity number 220156 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) Station Road Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Quick answer John Gainsborough for Bedehouses (number 220156) 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 John Gainsborough for Bedehouses do? The charity owns 2 almshouses in the village of Legbourne near Louth for pensioner couples with some connection with the village of Legbourne or Little Cawthorpe. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for John Gainsborough for Bedehouses Answers John Gainsborough for Bedehouses 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 John Gainsborough for Bedehouses as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 27 February 1964 Where it says it operates Lincolnshire ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Elderly/old People. **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. ## What causes is John Gainsborough for Bedehouses registered for? Accommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for John Gainsborough for Bedehouses yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score John Gainsborough for Bedehouses. 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 John Gainsborough for Bedehouses? - 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. 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Search 220156 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 John Gainsborough for Bedehouses do? The charity owns 2 almshouses in the village of Legbourne near Louth for pensioner couples with some connection with the village of Legbourne or Little Cawthorpe. Does John Gainsborough for Bedehouses have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John Gainsborough for Bedehouses. 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 John Gainsborough for Bedehouses? John Gainsborough for Bedehouses 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 John Gainsborough for Bedehouses? The register does not record John Gainsborough for Bedehouses as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. When was John Gainsborough for Bedehouses registered as a charity? John Gainsborough for Bedehouses was entered on the register on 27 February 1964. 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=220156&subId=0).