--- title: "King Edward VI and the Reverend Joseph Prime Almshouse Charity — check charity number 210590 | CharityCompare" description: "Is King Edward VI and the Reverend Joseph Prime Almshouse Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 210590. Accommodation/housing charity based in King Edward Vi Almshouses. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/king-edward-vi-and-the-reverend-joseph-prime-almshouse-charity retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:05:55.712Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer King Edward VI and the Reverend Joseph Prime Almshouse Charity is a registered charity (number 210590) 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 £426,666 (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 King Edward VI and the Reverend Joseph Prime Almshouse Charity? Registered charity number 210590 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location King Edward Vi Almshouses Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £426,666 Website [www.swalmshouses.org](http://www.swalmshouses.org/) ## What does King Edward VI and the Reverend Joseph Prime Almshouse Charity do? The provision and maintenance of housing accommodation for persons who are in need, hardship or distress and who are resident in the former borough of Saffron Walden in the County of Essex and such charitable purposes for the benefit of the residents. ## What causes is King Edward VI and the Reverend Joseph Prime Almshouse Charity registered for? Accommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for King Edward VI and the Reverend Joseph Prime Almshouse Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. King Edward VI and the Reverend Joseph Prime Almshouse Charity 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=king-edward-vi-and-the-reverend-joseph-prime-almshouse-charity&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.swalmshouses.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is King Edward VI and the Reverend Joseph Prime Almshouse Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. King Edward VI and the Reverend Joseph Prime Almshouse Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 210590) 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 King Edward VI and the Reverend Joseph Prime Almshouse Charity's charity number? King Edward VI and the Reverend Joseph Prime Almshouse Charity's charity number is 210590. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 210590? Search 210590 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 King Edward VI and the Reverend Joseph Prime Almshouse Charity do? The provision and maintenance of housing accommodation for persons who are in need, hardship or distress and who are resident in the former borough of Saffron Walden in the County of Essex and such charitable purposes for the benefit of the residents. Does King Edward VI and the Reverend Joseph Prime Almshouse Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for King Edward VI and the Reverend Joseph Prime Almshouse Charity. 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 King Edward VI and the Reverend Joseph Prime Almshouse Charity? King Edward VI and the Reverend Joseph Prime Almshouse Charity's website is http://www.swalmshouses.org — 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/210590).