--- title: "The Ashford Almshouse Charity — check charity number 209189 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Ashford Almshouse Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 209189. Accommodation/housing charity based in Kennington. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-ashford-almshouse-charity retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:09:40.123Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Ashford Almshouse Charity is a registered charity (number 209189) 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 £70,461 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 The Ashford Almshouse Charity? Registered charity number 209189 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Kennington Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £70,461 ## What does The Ashford Almshouse Charity do? The object of the charity is to provide housing accommodation for poor persons of good character who are inhabitants of Ashford, Kent. ## What causes is The Ashford Almshouse Charity registered for? Accommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Ashford Almshouse Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Ashford Almshouse Charity 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=the-ashford-almshouse-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Ashford Almshouse Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. The Ashford Almshouse Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 209189) 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 The Ashford Almshouse Charity's charity number? The Ashford Almshouse Charity's charity number is 209189. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 209189? Search 209189 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 The Ashford Almshouse Charity do? The object of the charity is to provide housing accommodation for poor persons of good character who are inhabitants of Ashford, Kent. Does The Ashford Almshouse Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Ashford Almshouse Charity. 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 The Ashford Almshouse Charity? The Ashford Almshouse Charity 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/209189).