--- title: "John Higgott's Almshouses — check charity number 214465 | CharityCompare" description: "Is John Higgott's Almshouses a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 214465. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Blacksmiths Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/john-higgott-s-almshouses retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:53:19.703Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer John Higgott's Almshouses is a registered charity (number 214465) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; accommodation/housing; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £11,950 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 John Higgott's Almshouses? Registered charity number 214465 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Blacksmiths Lane Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £11,950 ## What does John Higgott's Almshouses do? We have four Almshouses, all occupied by mature people. we offer support by way of financial, pastoral and practical assistance. ## What causes is John Higgott's Almshouses registered for? General Charitable PurposesAccommodation/housingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for John Higgott's Almshouses yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. John Higgott'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=john-higgott-s-almshouses&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is John Higgott's Almshouses a legitimate charity? Yes. John Higgott's Almshouses is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 214465) 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 John Higgott's Almshouses's charity number? John Higgott's Almshouses's charity number is 214465. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 214465? Search 214465 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 John Higgott's Almshouses do? We have four Almshouses, all occupied by mature people. we offer support by way of financial, pastoral and practical assistance. Does John Higgott's Almshouses have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John Higgott'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 John Higgott's Almshouses? John Higgott'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/214465).