--- title: "The Castledine Almshouses — check charity number 217616 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Castledine Almshouses a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 217616. Accommodation/housing charity based in Bonnington Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-castledine-almshouses retrieved: 2026-08-24T15:05:47.724Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Castledine Almshouses is a registered charity (number 217616) 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 £22,279 (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 Castledine Almshouses? Registered charity number 217616 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Bonnington Road Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £22,279 ## What does The Castledine Almshouses do? Provision of housingsingle females aged 45 or over on a low income ## What causes is The Castledine Almshouses registered for? Accommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Castledine Almshouses yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Castledine Almshouses 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-castledine-almshouses&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Castledine Almshouses a legitimate charity? Yes. The Castledine Almshouses is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 217616) 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 Castledine Almshouses's charity number? The Castledine Almshouses's charity number is 217616. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 217616? Search 217616 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 Castledine Almshouses do? Provision of housingsingle females aged 45 or over on a low income Does The Castledine Almshouses have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Castledine 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 Castledine Almshouses? The Castledine 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](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/217616).