--- title: "James Colmer's Almshouses — check charity number 201009 | CharityCompare" description: "Is James Colmer's Almshouses a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 201009. Accommodation/housing charity based in Bideford. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/james-colmer-s-almshouses retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:07:45.775Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer James Colmer's Almshouses is a registered charity (number 201009) 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 £11,280 (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 James Colmer's Almshouses? Registered charity number 201009 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bideford Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £11,280 ## What does James Colmer's Almshouses do? Provision of accommodation to elderly persons and of poor means within specified locality to the property ## What causes is James Colmer's Almshouses registered for? Accommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for James Colmer's Almshouses yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. James Colmer'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=james-colmer-s-almshouses&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is James Colmer's Almshouses a legitimate charity? Yes. James Colmer's Almshouses is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 201009) 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 James Colmer's Almshouses's charity number? James Colmer's Almshouses's charity number is 201009. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 201009? Search 201009 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 James Colmer's Almshouses do? Provision of accommodation to elderly persons and of poor means within specified locality to the property Does James Colmer's Almshouses have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for James Colmer'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 James Colmer's Almshouses? James Colmer'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/201009).