The Backham Almshouses
The Backham Almshouses is a registered charity in England & Wales working in accommodation/housing, based in King's Lynn.
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What are the key facts about The Backham Almshouses?
- Registered charity number
- 208498
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Trust
- Location
- King's Lynn
- Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
- £22,441
What does The Backham Almshouses do?
Backham Almshouses are for a man, a woman or a married couple, who have lived in the Borough of King's Lynn, for a total of twenty one years. Must be of pensionable age.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Backham Almshouses a legitimate charity?
- Yes. The Backham Almshouses is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 208498) 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 Backham Almshouses's charity number?
- The Backham Almshouses's charity number is 208498. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number 208498?
- Search 208498 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 Backham Almshouses do?
- Backham Almshouses are for a man, a woman or a married couple, who have lived in the Borough of King's Lynn, for a total of twenty one years. Must be of pensionable age.
- Does The Backham Almshouses have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Backham 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 The Backham Almshouses?
- The Backham 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.