Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record The Buddens Almshouses as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Registered charity · No. 237731
The Buddens Almshouses
Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
The Buddens Almshouses is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include accommodation/housing.
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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about The Buddens Almshouses?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30
- £9,637
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30
- £40,190
- Registered charity number
- 237731
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Other
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Christchurch
- Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
- Not recorded
Quick answer
The Buddens Almshouses (number 237731) 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 The Buddens Almshouses do?
Provides 6 units of accommodation for elderly people who have previously lived in the area. Should preferably have been in rented accommodation and have little in the way of assets. Low rent compared with market.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Buddens Almshouses
Answers The Buddens 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”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Where it says it operates
- Dorset
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities.
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 The Buddens Almshouses registered for?
Accommodation/housing
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Buddens Almshouses yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Buddens Almshouses. 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 The Buddens Almshouses?
- 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Buddens Almshouses a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists The Buddens Almshouses as a registered charity (number 237731) 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 The Buddens Almshouses's charity number?
- The Buddens Almshouses's charity number is 237731. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 237731?
- Search 237731 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 The Buddens Almshouses do?
- Provides 6 units of accommodation for elderly people who have previously lived in the area. Should preferably have been in rented accommodation and have little in the way of assets. Low rent compared with market.
- Does The Buddens Almshouses have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Buddens 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 The Buddens Almshouses?
- The Buddens 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 The Buddens Almshouses?
- The register does not record The Buddens Almshouses as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
- When was The Buddens Almshouses registered as a charity?
- The Buddens Almshouses was entered on the register on 7 December 1964.
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.