--- title: "Merchant Taylors' 1413 Charity — check charity number 1155580 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Merchant Taylors' 1413 Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1155580. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in 30 Threadneedle Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/merchant-taylors-1413-charity retrieved: 2026-08-23T23:16:21.953Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Merchant Taylors' 1413 Charity is a registered charity (number 1155580) 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. 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 Merchant Taylors' 1413 Charity? Registered charity number 1155580 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 30 Threadneedle Street ## What does Merchant Taylors' 1413 Charity do? The Charity is committed to assisting the charitable work of the Merchant Taylors' and Christopher Boone's Almshouses Charity and the Almshouse Association's objective of "providing independent living for needy people, mostly elderly, with a high standard of affordable housing in their community" ## What causes is Merchant Taylors' 1413 Charity registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Merchant Taylors' 1413 Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Merchant Taylors' 1413 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=merchant-taylors-1413-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Merchant Taylors' 1413 Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. Merchant Taylors' 1413 Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1155580) 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 Merchant Taylors' 1413 Charity's charity number? Merchant Taylors' 1413 Charity's charity number is 1155580. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1155580? Search 1155580 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 Merchant Taylors' 1413 Charity do? The Charity is committed to assisting the charitable work of the Merchant Taylors' and Christopher Boone's Almshouses Charity and the Almshouse Association's objective of "providing independent living for needy people, mostly elderly, with a high standard of affordable housing in their community" Does Merchant Taylors' 1413 Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Merchant Taylors' 1413 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 Merchant Taylors' 1413 Charity? Merchant Taylors' 1413 Charity 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/1155580).