--- title: "Sir John Jacob's Almshouses — check charity number 201934 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sir John Jacob's Almshouses a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 201934. General Charitable Purposes charity based in East Hatley. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sir-john-jacob-s-almshouses retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:06:34.737Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sir John Jacob's Almshouses is a registered charity (number 201934) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £75,000 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Sir John Jacob's Almshouses? Registered charity number 201934 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location East Hatley Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £75,000 ## What does Sir John Jacob's Almshouses do? Provide 10 Almshouses in accordance with the founders wishes and as varied by the Charity Comminssion scheme. ## What causes is Sir John Jacob's Almshouses registered for? General Charitable PurposesAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sir John Jacob's Almshouses yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sir John Jacob's 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-jacob-s-almshouses&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sir John Jacob's Almshouses a legitimate charity? Yes. Sir John Jacob's Almshouses is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 201934) 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 Jacob's Almshouses's charity number? Sir John Jacob's Almshouses's charity number is 201934. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 201934? Search 201934 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 Jacob's Almshouses do? Provide 10 Almshouses in accordance with the founders wishes and as varied by the Charity Comminssion scheme. Does Sir John Jacob's Almshouses have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sir John Jacob's 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 Jacob's Almshouses? Sir John Jacob's 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/201934).