Is Sir Stephen Soame's Almshouses a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Sir Stephen Soame's Almshouses as a registered charity (number 216915) 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 Sir Stephen Soame's Almshouses's charity number?

Sir Stephen Soame's Almshouses's charity number is 216915. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 216915?

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Does Sir Stephen Soame's Almshouses have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Sir Stephen Soame's Almshouses?

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When was Sir Stephen Soame's Almshouses registered as a charity?

Sir Stephen Soame's Almshouses was entered on the register on 17 May 1963.

Registered charity · No. 216915

Sir Stephen Soame's Almshouses

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Sir Stephen Soame's Almshouses is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation/housing.

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What are the key facts about Sir Stephen Soame's Almshouses?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £7,955
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £894
Registered charity number: 216915
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): The Street
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded

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Sir Stephen Soame's Almshouses (number 216915) 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 Sir Stephen Soame's Almshouses do?

Provision of a single single storey ALMSHOUSE for retired bachelors/couples who have resided in the village , let at an equilavent fair rent.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Sir Stephen Soame's Almshouses

Answers Sir Stephen Soame's Almshouses 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 Sir Stephen Soame's Almshouses as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 17 May 1963
Also known as: Little Thurlow Almshouse
Where it says it operates: Suffolk

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 Sir Stephen Soame's Almshouses registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing

Why is there no Clarity Score for Sir Stephen Soame's Almshouses yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sir Stephen Soame's Almshouses a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Sir Stephen Soame's Almshouses as a registered charity (number 216915) 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 Sir Stephen Soame's Almshouses's charity number?: Sir Stephen Soame's Almshouses's charity number is 216915. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 216915?: Search 216915 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 Sir Stephen Soame's Almshouses do?: Provision of a single single storey ALMSHOUSE for retired bachelors/couples who have resided in the village , let at an equilavent fair rent.
Does Sir Stephen Soame's Almshouses have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sir Stephen Soame's 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 Sir Stephen Soame's Almshouses?: Sir Stephen Soame's Almshouses 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 Sir Stephen Soame's Almshouses?: The register does not record Sir Stephen Soame's Almshouses as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Sir Stephen Soame's Almshouses registered as a charity?: Sir Stephen Soame's Almshouses was entered on the register on 17 May 1963.

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.