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Registered charity · No. 221982London

Sir Thomas Gresham Charities

Sir Thomas Gresham Charities is a registered charity in England & Wales working in the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation/housing, based in London.

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Sir Thomas Gresham Charities is a registered charity (number 221982) 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 £92,050 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Thomas Gresham Charities?

Registered charity number
221982
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Other
Location
London
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£92,050

What does Sir Thomas Gresham Charities do?

The purpose of the charity is the provision of eight Almshouses known as the Gresham Almshouses; the annual payment of an allowance to the almsfolk; and the payment of -ú100 per annum to each of the four Gresham lecturers in Divinity, Astronomy, Music and Geometry.

What causes is Sir Thomas Gresham Charities registered for?

The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing

Why is there no Clarity Score for Sir Thomas Gresham Charities yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sir Thomas Gresham 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sir Thomas Gresham Charities a legitimate charity?
Yes. Sir Thomas Gresham Charities is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 221982) 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 Thomas Gresham Charities's charity number?
Sir Thomas Gresham Charities's charity number is 221982. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 221982?
Search 221982 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 Thomas Gresham Charities do?
The purpose of the charity is the provision of eight Almshouses known as the Gresham Almshouses; the annual payment of an allowance to the almsfolk; and the payment of -ú100 per annum to each of the four Gresham lecturers in Divinity, Astronomy, Music and Geometry.
Does Sir Thomas Gresham Charities have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sir Thomas Gresham 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 Sir Thomas Gresham Charities?
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Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.