--- title: "Sir John J Hunt Almshouses — check charity number 214489 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sir John J Hunt Almshouses a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 214489. Accommodation/housing charity based in 8 Blake Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sir-john-j-hunt-almshouses retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:08:07.013Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sir John J Hunt Almshouses is a registered charity (number 214489) 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 £188,877 (year ending 2025-06-02). 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 Sir John J Hunt Almshouses? Registered charity number 214489 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 8 Blake Street Latest income (year ending 2025-06-02) £188,877 ## What does Sir John J Hunt Almshouses do? To provide Almshouses for persons of limited financial means aged between 55 and 70 upon initial occupation. Residents must be of good character and members of the Church of England ## What causes is Sir John J Hunt Almshouses registered for? Accommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sir John J Hunt Almshouses yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sir John J Hunt 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=sir-john-j-hunt-almshouses&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sir John J Hunt Almshouses a legitimate charity? Yes. Sir John J Hunt Almshouses is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 214489) 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 Sir John J Hunt Almshouses's charity number? Sir John J Hunt Almshouses's charity number is 214489. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 214489? Search 214489 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 Sir John J Hunt Almshouses do? To provide Almshouses for persons of limited financial means aged between 55 and 70 upon initial occupation. Residents must be of good character and members of the Church of England Does Sir John J Hunt Almshouses have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sir John J Hunt 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 Sir John J Hunt Almshouses? Sir John J Hunt 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/214489).