--- title: "Percy William Ratcliff Cottages — check charity number 217665 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Percy William Ratcliff Cottages a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 217665. Accommodation/housing charity based in Newton Solney. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/percy-william-ratcliff-cottages retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:40:38.860Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Percy William Ratcliff Cottages is a registered charity (number 217665) 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 £20,907 (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 Percy William Ratcliff Cottages? Registered charity number 217665 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Newton Solney Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £20,907 ## What does Percy William Ratcliff Cottages do? The provision of Almshouses in the village of Newton Solney ## What causes is Percy William Ratcliff Cottages registered for? Accommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Percy William Ratcliff Cottages yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Percy William Ratcliff 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=percy-william-ratcliff-cottages&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Percy William Ratcliff Cottages a legitimate charity? Yes. Percy William Ratcliff Cottages is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 217665) 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 Percy William Ratcliff Cottages's charity number? Percy William Ratcliff Cottages's charity number is 217665. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 217665? Search 217665 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 Percy William Ratcliff Cottages do? The provision of Almshouses in the village of Newton Solney Does Percy William Ratcliff Cottages have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Percy William Ratcliff 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 Percy William Ratcliff Cottages? Percy William Ratcliff Cottages 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/217665).