--- title: "St Marylebone Almshouses — check charity number 216143 | CharityCompare" description: "Is St Marylebone Almshouses a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 216143. Accommodation/housing charity based in Kings Esplanade. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-marylebone-almshouses retrieved: 2026-08-25T16:32:51.840Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer St Marylebone Almshouses is a registered charity (number 216143) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: accommodation/housing. 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 Marylebone Almshouses? Registered charity number 216143 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Kings Esplanade ## What does St Marylebone Almshouses do? Provision of sheltered accommodation for persons of pensionable age and modest means who have lived or worked in the City of Westminster for a minimum of ten years or their spouses. ## What causes is St Marylebone Almshouses registered for? Accommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for St Marylebone Almshouses yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St Marylebone 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=st-marylebone-almshouses&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is St Marylebone Almshouses a legitimate charity? Yes. St Marylebone Almshouses is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 216143) 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 Marylebone Almshouses's charity number? St Marylebone Almshouses's charity number is 216143. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 216143? Search 216143 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 Marylebone Almshouses do? Provision of sheltered accommodation for persons of pensionable age and modest means who have lived or worked in the City of Westminster for a minimum of ten years or their spouses. Does St Marylebone Almshouses have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Marylebone 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 St Marylebone Almshouses? St Marylebone 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/216143).