--- title: "Lovelace Cottages — check charity number 204978 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lovelace Cottages a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 204978. Accommodation/housing charity based in Alms Heath. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lovelace-cottages retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:00:46.121Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lovelace Cottages is a registered charity (number 204978) 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 £15,247 (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 Lovelace Cottages? Registered charity number 204978 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Alms Heath Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £15,247 Website [not.applicable](http://not.applicable/) ## What does Lovelace Cottages do? Provision of 2 almshouses for benefit of widows of parish ## What causes is Lovelace Cottages registered for? Accommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lovelace Cottages yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lovelace Cottages 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=lovelace-cottages&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://not.applicable/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lovelace Cottages a legitimate charity? Yes. Lovelace Cottages is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 204978) 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 Lovelace Cottages's charity number? Lovelace Cottages's charity number is 204978. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 204978? Search 204978 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 Lovelace Cottages do? Provision of 2 almshouses for benefit of widows of parish Does Lovelace Cottages have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lovelace Cottages. 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 Lovelace Cottages? Lovelace Cottages's website is http://not.applicable — 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/204978).