--- title: "Elizabeth Dowell's Almshouse Trust — check charity number 1204800 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Elizabeth Dowell's Almshouse Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1204800. Disability charity based in Office at Dowell's Close. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/elizabeth-dowell-s-almshouse-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T19:05:37.866Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Elizabeth Dowell's Almshouse Trust is a registered charity (number 1204800) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £69,136 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Elizabeth Dowell's Almshouse Trust? Registered charity number 1204800 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Office at Dowell's Close Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £69,136 Website [www.dowellstrust.org.uk](https://www.dowellstrust.org.uk/) ## What does Elizabeth Dowell's Almshouse Trust do? To provide affordable housing for the elderly. ## What causes is Elizabeth Dowell's Almshouse Trust registered for? DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Elizabeth Dowell's Almshouse Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Elizabeth Dowell's Almshouse Trust 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. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=elizabeth-dowell-s-almshouse-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.dowellstrust.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Elizabeth Dowell's Almshouse Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Elizabeth Dowell's Almshouse Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1204800) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Elizabeth Dowell's Almshouse Trust's charity number? Elizabeth Dowell's Almshouse Trust's charity number is 1204800. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1204800? Search 1204800 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 Elizabeth Dowell's Almshouse Trust do? To provide affordable housing for the elderly. Does Elizabeth Dowell's Almshouse Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Elizabeth Dowell's Almshouse Trust. 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 Elizabeth Dowell's Almshouse Trust? Elizabeth Dowell's Almshouse Trust's website is https://www.dowellstrust.org.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 2026-07-31, 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/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1204800).