--- title: "The College of Matrons — check charity number 201720 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The College of Matrons a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 201720. Accommodation/housing charity based in Salisbury. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-college-of-matrons retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:56:43.231Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The College of Matrons is a registered charity (number 201720) 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 £238,531 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 College of Matrons? Registered charity number 201720 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Salisbury Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £238,531 Website [www.collegeofmatrons.org.uk](http://www.collegeofmatrons.org.uk/) ## What does The College of Matrons do? The College provides almshouse accommodation for eligible women, preferably widows or daughters of Ministers of the Church of England, in The Close, Salisbury and at St John's Priory, Wilton. Applicants must be resident within the dioceses of Salisbury, Winchester, Portsmouth, Bath & Wells, Exeter or Truro. ## What causes is The College of Matrons registered for? Accommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The College of Matrons yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The College of Matrons 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-college-of-matrons&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.collegeofmatrons.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The College of Matrons a legitimate charity? Yes. The College of Matrons is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 201720) 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 College of Matrons's charity number? The College of Matrons's charity number is 201720. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 201720? Search 201720 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 College of Matrons do? The College provides almshouse accommodation for eligible women, preferably widows or daughters of Ministers of the Church of England, in The Close, Salisbury and at St John's Priory, Wilton. Applicants must be resident within the dioceses of Salisbury, Winchester, Portsmouth, Bath & Wells, Exeter or Truro. Does The College of Matrons have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The College of Matrons. 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 College of Matrons? The College of Matrons's website is http://www.collegeofmatrons.org.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/201720).