--- title: "The Dutch Cottage — check charity number 292419 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Dutch Cottage a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 292419. Accommodation/housing charity based in Hockley Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-dutch-cottage retrieved: 2026-08-25T08:56:10.088Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Dutch Cottage is a registered charity (number 292419) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: accommodation/housing; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £7,058 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Dutch Cottage? Registered charity number 292419 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Hockley Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £7,058 ## What does The Dutch Cottage do? To maintain and preserve the Dutch Cottage as a building of local historical interest and importance to the town of Rayleigh in Essex. ## What causes is The Dutch Cottage registered for? Accommodation/housingEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Dutch Cottage yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Dutch Cottage 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-dutch-cottage&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Dutch Cottage a legitimate charity? Yes. The Dutch Cottage is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 292419) 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 Dutch Cottage's charity number? The Dutch Cottage's charity number is 292419. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 292419? Search 292419 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 Dutch Cottage do? To maintain and preserve the Dutch Cottage as a building of local historical interest and importance to the town of Rayleigh in Essex. Does The Dutch Cottage have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Dutch Cottage. 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 Dutch Cottage? The Dutch Cottage 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/292419).