--- title: "Hospital or Almshouse of Thomas Powis — check charity number 217260 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hospital or Almshouse of Thomas Powis a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 217260. Accommodation/housing charity based in Caerleon. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hospital-or-almshouse-of-thomas-powis retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:09:31.410Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hospital or Almshouse of Thomas Powis is a registered charity (number 217260) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £36,479 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Hospital or Almshouse of Thomas Powis? Registered charity number 217260 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Caerleon Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £36,479 ## What does Hospital or Almshouse of Thomas Powis do? The provision and maintenance of convenient accommodation for people in need or hardship in a setting which allows them to be independant and come and go as they please ## What causes is Hospital or Almshouse of Thomas Powis registered for? Accommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hospital or Almshouse of Thomas Powis yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hospital or Almshouse of Thomas Powis 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=hospital-or-almshouse-of-thomas-powis&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hospital or Almshouse of Thomas Powis a legitimate charity? Yes. Hospital or Almshouse of Thomas Powis is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 217260) 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 Hospital or Almshouse of Thomas Powis's charity number? Hospital or Almshouse of Thomas Powis's charity number is 217260. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 217260? Search 217260 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 Hospital or Almshouse of Thomas Powis do? The provision and maintenance of convenient accommodation for people in need or hardship in a setting which allows them to be independant and come and go as they please Does Hospital or Almshouse of Thomas Powis have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hospital or Almshouse of Thomas Powis. 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 Hospital or Almshouse of Thomas Powis? Hospital or Almshouse of Thomas Powis 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/217260).