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title: "Hornchurch Housing Trust — check charity number 1197580 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Hornchurch Housing Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1197580. Disability charity based in Sunrise Avenue. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hornchurch-housing-trust-2
retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:07:43.603Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Hornchurch Housing Trust is a registered charity (number 1197580) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability. 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 Hornchurch Housing Trust?

Registered charity number

1197580

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Sunrise Avenue

Website

[www.hornchurchhousingtrust.org.uk/index.html](http://www.hornchurchhousingtrust.org.uk/index.html)

## What does Hornchurch Housing Trust do?

THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE 3.1.1. THE RELIEF OF POVERTY, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT BY THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF ALMSHOUSE ACCOMMODATION; AND 3.1.2. SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE ALMSHOUSES OF THE CIO AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION THINK FIT. 3.2. RESIDENTS OF THE ALMSHOUSES SHALL BE SINGLE PERSONS OR COUPLES OF GOOD CHARACTER WHO: 3.

## What causes is Hornchurch Housing Trust registered for?

Disability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hornchurch Housing Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hornchurch Housing 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Hornchurch Housing Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Hornchurch Housing Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1197580) 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 Hornchurch Housing Trust's charity number?

Hornchurch Housing Trust's charity number is 1197580. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1197580?

Search 1197580 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 Hornchurch Housing Trust do?

THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE 3.1.1. THE RELIEF OF POVERTY, HARDSHIP OR DISTRESS IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT BY THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF ALMSHOUSE ACCOMMODATION; AND 3.1.2. SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE ALMSHOUSES OF THE CIO AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION THINK FIT. 3.2. RESIDENTS OF THE ALMSHOUSES SHALL BE SINGLE PERSONS OR COUPLES OF GOOD CHARACTER WHO: 3.

Does Hornchurch Housing Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hornchurch Housing 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 Hornchurch Housing Trust?

Hornchurch Housing Trust's website is http://www.hornchurchhousingtrust.org.uk/index.html — 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/1197580).