--- title: "Mary Drew Almshouses — check charity number 205887 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Mary Drew Almshouses a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 205887. Accommodation/housing charity based in Englefield Green. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/mary-drew-almshouses retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:19:02.942Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Mary Drew Almshouses is a registered charity (number 205887) 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 £42,185 (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 Mary Drew Almshouses? Registered charity number 205887 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Englefield Green Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £42,185 ## What does Mary Drew Almshouses do? The charity maintains six almshouses in Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey. The houses are made available to elderly married couples, or single persons if no qualifying couple can be found, who meet criteria laid down in the Scheme of the Charity Commissioners made in 1994. Maintenance fees are charged at a level to cover long-term average costs of keeping the houses in good condition. ## What causes is Mary Drew Almshouses registered for? Accommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Mary Drew Almshouses yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Mary Drew 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=mary-drew-almshouses&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Mary Drew Almshouses a legitimate charity? Yes. Mary Drew Almshouses is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 205887) 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 Mary Drew Almshouses's charity number? Mary Drew Almshouses's charity number is 205887. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 205887? Search 205887 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 Mary Drew Almshouses do? The charity maintains six almshouses in Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey. The houses are made available to elderly married couples, or single persons if no qualifying couple can be found, who meet criteria laid down in the Scheme of the Charity Commissioners made in 1994. Maintenance fees are charged at a level to cover long-term average costs of keeping the houses in good condition. Does Mary Drew Almshouses have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mary Drew 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 Mary Drew Almshouses? Mary Drew 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/205887).