--- title: "The Cinque Cottages Charity — check charity number 231798 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Cinque Cottages Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 231798. Accommodation/housing charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-cinque-cottages-charity retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:02:33.277Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Cinque Cottages Charity is a registered charity (number 231798) 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 £52,399 (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 Cinque Cottages Charity? Registered charity number 231798 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £52,399 ## What does The Cinque Cottages Charity do? Provision of accomodation ## What causes is The Cinque Cottages Charity registered for? Accommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Cinque Cottages Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Cinque Cottages 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-cinque-cottages-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Cinque Cottages Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. The Cinque Cottages Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 231798) 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 Cinque Cottages Charity's charity number? The Cinque Cottages Charity's charity number is 231798. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 231798? Search 231798 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 Cinque Cottages Charity do? Provision of accomodation Does The Cinque Cottages Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Cinque Cottages 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 Cinque Cottages Charity? The Cinque Cottages 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/231798).