Sir Thomas Gresham Charities
Sir Thomas Gresham Charities is a registered charity in England & Wales working in the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation/housing, based in London.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- 221982
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Other
- Location
- London
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £92,050
- Website
- www.cityoflondon.gov.uk
What the charity does
The purpose of the charity is the provision of eight Almshouses known as the Gresham Almshouses; the annual payment of an allowance to the almsfolk; and the payment of -ú100 per annum to each of the four Gresham lecturers in Divinity, Astronomy, Music and Geometry.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Sir Thomas Gresham Charities a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Sir Thomas Gresham Charities is a registered charity (number 221982) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
- What does Sir Thomas Gresham Charities do?
- The purpose of the charity is the provision of eight Almshouses known as the Gresham Almshouses; the annual payment of an allowance to the almsfolk; and the payment of -ú100 per annum to each of the four Gresham lecturers in Divinity, Astronomy, Music and Geometry.
- How can I donate to Sir Thomas Gresham Charities?
- Sir Thomas Gresham Charities's website is http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.