--- title: "Sydney Simmons Homes — check charity number 1205273 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sydney Simmons Homes a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1205273. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Crampshaw Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sydney-simmons-homes retrieved: 2026-08-26T10:38:12.456Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sydney Simmons Homes is a registered charity (number 1205273) 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. 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 Sydney Simmons Homes? Registered charity number 1205273 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Crampshaw Lane ## What does Sydney Simmons Homes do? The objects of the CIO are, for the public benefit, the relief of financial hardship of people in the beneficial class by the provision of almshouse accommodation and ancillary equipment, services and financial relief for almspersons appointed from the class of beneficiaries; The beneficial class comprises people in financial hardship of good character, with a preference for poor men who have wo ## What causes is Sydney Simmons Homes registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sydney Simmons Homes yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sydney Simmons 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=sydney-simmons-homes&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sydney Simmons Homes a legitimate charity? Yes. Sydney Simmons Homes is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1205273) 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 Sydney Simmons Homes's charity number? Sydney Simmons Homes's charity number is 1205273. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1205273? Search 1205273 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 Sydney Simmons Homes do? The objects of the CIO are, for the public benefit, the relief of financial hardship of people in the beneficial class by the provision of almshouse accommodation and ancillary equipment, services and financial relief for almspersons appointed from the class of beneficiaries; The beneficial class comprises people in financial hardship of good character, with a preference for poor men who have wo Does Sydney Simmons Homes have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sydney Simmons 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 Sydney Simmons Homes? Sydney Simmons 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/1205273).