--- title: "St Scholastica's Retreat — check charity number 203583 | CharityCompare" description: "Is St Scholastica's Retreat a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 203583. Accommodation/housing charity based in Princes Risborough. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-scholastica-s-retreat retrieved: 2026-08-25T18:30:49.323Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer St Scholastica's Retreat is a registered charity (number 203583) 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 £250,906 (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 Scholastica's Retreat? Registered charity number 203583 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Princes Risborough Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £250,906 Website [www.stscholasticas.co.uk](http://www.stscholasticas.co.uk/) ## What does St Scholastica's Retreat do? St Scholastica's Retreat is an almshouse for Catholics who are in need of financial assistance and who are aged 60 years and over. It was founded by Elizabeth Harrison in 1861 in Hackney and moved to Princes Risborough in 1972. The sheltered accommodation is provided in 36 self-contained flats. The Lord William Taylour Building provides a Community Room, Laundry & Kitchen; and a room for guests. ## What causes is St Scholastica's Retreat registered for? Accommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for St Scholastica's Retreat yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St Scholastica's Retreat 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-scholastica-s-retreat&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.stscholasticas.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is St Scholastica's Retreat a legitimate charity? Yes. St Scholastica's Retreat is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 203583) 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 Scholastica's Retreat's charity number? St Scholastica's Retreat's charity number is 203583. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 203583? Search 203583 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 Scholastica's Retreat do? St Scholastica's Retreat is an almshouse for Catholics who are in need of financial assistance and who are aged 60 years and over. It was founded by Elizabeth Harrison in 1861 in Hackney and moved to Princes Risborough in 1972. The sheltered accommodation is provided in 36 self-contained flats. The Lord William Taylour Building provides a Community Room, Laundry & Kitchen; and a room for guests. Does St Scholastica's Retreat have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Scholastica's Retreat. 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 Scholastica's Retreat? St Scholastica's Retreat's website is http://www.stscholasticas.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/203583).