--- title: "John Sayer Almshouses — check charity number 208191 | CharityCompare" description: "Is John Sayer Almshouses a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 208191. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Berkhamsted. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/john-sayer-almshouses retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:10:45.284Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer John Sayer Almshouses is a registered charity (number 208191) 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 £38,428 (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 John Sayer Almshouses? Registered charity number 208191 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Berkhamsted Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £38,428 Website [johnsayeralmshouses.org.uk](https://johnsayeralmshouses.org.uk/) ## What does John Sayer Almshouses do? The running of almshouses for single women in need who are resident in or have connections with the area of benefit (the town of Berkhamsted and its surrounding area). ## What causes is John Sayer Almshouses registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for John Sayer Almshouses yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. John Sayer 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-sayer-almshouses&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://johnsayeralmshouses.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is John Sayer Almshouses a legitimate charity? Yes. John Sayer Almshouses is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 208191) 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 Sayer Almshouses's charity number? John Sayer Almshouses's charity number is 208191. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 208191? Search 208191 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 Sayer Almshouses do? The running of almshouses for single women in need who are resident in or have connections with the area of benefit (the town of Berkhamsted and its surrounding area). Does John Sayer Almshouses have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for John Sayer 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 Sayer Almshouses? John Sayer Almshouses's website is https://johnsayeralmshouses.org.uk/ — 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/208191).