--- title: "The Bourne United Charities — check charity number 216000 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Bourne United Charities a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 216000. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in South Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-bourne-united-charities retrieved: 2026-08-24T07:18:33.119Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Bourne United Charities is a registered charity (number 216000) 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; accommodation/housing; environment/conservation/heritage. 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 Bourne United Charities? Registered charity number 216000 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location South Street Website [www.bourneunitedcharities.co.uk](http://www.bourneunitedcharities.co.uk/) ## What does The Bourne United Charities do? BOURNE UNITED CHARITIES IS PRINCIPALLY AN ALMSHOUSE CHARITY, WHOSE MAIN OBJECTIVES ARE THE PROVISION OF ALMSHOUSING, THE RELIEF OF NEED IN BOURNE, DYKE, TWENTY AND CAWTHORPE AND THE PROVISION OF SOCIAL AMENITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF INHABITANTS GENERALLY ## What causes is The Bourne United Charities registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Bourne United Charities yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Bourne United Charities 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-bourne-united-charities&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bourneunitedcharities.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Bourne United Charities a legitimate charity? Yes. The Bourne United Charities is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 216000) 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 Bourne United Charities's charity number? The Bourne United Charities's charity number is 216000. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 216000? Search 216000 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 Bourne United Charities do? BOURNE UNITED CHARITIES IS PRINCIPALLY AN ALMSHOUSE CHARITY, WHOSE MAIN OBJECTIVES ARE THE PROVISION OF ALMSHOUSING, THE RELIEF OF NEED IN BOURNE, DYKE, TWENTY AND CAWTHORPE AND THE PROVISION OF SOCIAL AMENITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF INHABITANTS GENERALLY Does The Bourne United Charities have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Bourne United Charities. 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 Bourne United Charities? The Bourne United Charities's website is http://www.bourneunitedcharities.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/216000).