--- title: "St Johns Homes — check charity number 200397 | CharityCompare" description: "Is St Johns Homes a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 200397. Accommodation/housing charity based in Bedford Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-johns-homes retrieved: 2026-08-25T13:20:20.581Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer St Johns Homes is a registered charity (number 200397) 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 £106,271 (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 St Johns Homes? Registered charity number 200397 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bedford Road Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £106,271 ## What does St Johns Homes do? The criteria required to obtain residency (as laid down by the Trust) is as follows:-The homes are for the use of needy persons of good character who are members of the Church of England and who have resided in Kempston for not less than 15 years, or if born there, for 10 years. ## What causes is St Johns Homes registered for? Accommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for St Johns Homes yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St Johns Homes 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=st-johns-homes&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is St Johns Homes a legitimate charity? Yes. St Johns Homes is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 200397) 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 St Johns Homes's charity number? St Johns Homes's charity number is 200397. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 200397? Search 200397 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 St Johns Homes do? The criteria required to obtain residency (as laid down by the Trust) is as follows:-The homes are for the use of needy persons of good character who are members of the Church of England and who have resided in Kempston for not less than 15 years, or if born there, for 10 years. Does St Johns Homes have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Johns Homes. 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 St Johns Homes? St Johns Homes 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/200397).