--- title: "Lea Almshouses — check charity number 245918 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lea Almshouses a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 245918. Accommodation/housing charity based in Lea. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lea-almshouses retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:30:08.169Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lea Almshouses is a registered charity (number 245918) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: accommodation/housing; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £7,669 (year ending 2017-12-31). 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 Lea Almshouses? Registered charity number 245918 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Lea Latest income (year ending 2017-12-31) £7,669 ## What does Lea Almshouses do? Management of one pair of semi-detached bungalows and let to tenants who have to meet laid down conditions relating to the parish of Lea, Gainsborough ## What causes is Lea Almshouses registered for? Accommodation/housingReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lea Almshouses yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lea 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=lea-almshouses&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lea Almshouses a legitimate charity? Yes. Lea Almshouses is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 245918) 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 Lea Almshouses's charity number? Lea Almshouses's charity number is 245918. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 245918? Search 245918 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 Lea Almshouses do? Management of one pair of semi-detached bungalows and let to tenants who have to meet laid down conditions relating to the parish of Lea, Gainsborough Does Lea Almshouses have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lea 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 Lea Almshouses? Lea 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/245918).