--- title: "Richard Watts and the City of Rochester Almshouse Charities — check charity number 212828 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Richard Watts and the City of Rochester Almshouse Charities a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 212828. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Watts Almshouses. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/richard-watts-and-the-city-of-rochester-almshouse-charities retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:14:39.223Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Richard Watts and the City of Rochester Almshouse Charities is a registered charity (number 212828) 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. Its latest reported income was £1,544,562 (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 Richard Watts and the City of Rochester Almshouse Charities? Registered charity number 212828 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Watts Almshouses Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £1,544,562 Website [www.richardwatts.org.uk](http://www.richardwatts.org.uk/) ## What does Richard Watts and the City of Rochester Almshouse Charities do? Provision of Almshouse accommodation. Grant making to relieve sickness or need to persons resident in the City of Rochester ## What causes is Richard Watts and the City of Rochester Almshouse Charities registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Richard Watts and the City of Rochester Almshouse Charities yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Richard Watts and the City of Rochester Almshouse Charities 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=richard-watts-and-the-city-of-rochester-almshouse-charities&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.richardwatts.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Richard Watts and the City of Rochester Almshouse Charities a legitimate charity? Yes. Richard Watts and the City of Rochester Almshouse Charities is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 212828) 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 Richard Watts and the City of Rochester Almshouse Charities's charity number? Richard Watts and the City of Rochester Almshouse Charities's charity number is 212828. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 212828? Search 212828 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 Richard Watts and the City of Rochester Almshouse Charities do? Provision of Almshouse accommodation. Grant making to relieve sickness or need to persons resident in the City of Rochester Does Richard Watts and the City of Rochester Almshouse Charities have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Richard Watts and the City of Rochester Almshouse Charities. 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 Richard Watts and the City of Rochester Almshouse Charities? Richard Watts and the City of Rochester Almshouse Charities's website is http://www.richardwatts.org.uk — 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/212828).