--- title: "Harley's Almshouses — check charity number 213729 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Harley's Almshouses a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 213729. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Hay on Wye. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/harley-s-almshouses retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:25:29.567Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Harley's Almshouses is a registered charity (number 213729) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £28,632 (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 Harley's Almshouses? Registered charity number 213729 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Hay on Wye Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £28,632 ## What does Harley's Almshouses do? The original purpose of the charity was to house 18 poor, elderly woman of Hay-on-Wye or the surrounding district. During 1973/74 extensive alterations were made to provide more modern accommodation for 12 women. Since 2002, with the conversion of a flat formerly used as warden accommodation, 13 women have been accommodated. ## What causes is Harley's Almshouses registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Harley's Almshouses yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Harley's Almshouses 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=harley-s-almshouses&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Harley's Almshouses a legitimate charity? Yes. Harley's Almshouses is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 213729) 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 Harley's Almshouses's charity number? Harley's Almshouses's charity number is 213729. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 213729? Search 213729 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 Harley's Almshouses do? The original purpose of the charity was to house 18 poor, elderly woman of Hay-on-Wye or the surrounding district. During 1973/74 extensive alterations were made to provide more modern accommodation for 12 women. Since 2002, with the conversion of a flat formerly used as warden accommodation, 13 women have been accommodated. Does Harley's Almshouses have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Harley'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 Harley's Almshouses? Harley's Almshouses does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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/213729).