--- title: "The Freemen's Almshouses — check charity number 230212 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Freemen's Almshouses a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 230212. Accommodation/housing charity based in 50 Villette Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-freemen-s-almshouses retrieved: 2026-08-25T16:34:14.406Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Freemen's Almshouses is a registered charity (number 230212) 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 £12,517 (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 Freemen's Almshouses? Registered charity number 230212 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 50 Villette Road Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £12,517 ## What does The Freemen's Almshouses do? The Charity's income is to be applied for the benefit of residents in its almshouses. The residents shall be poor persons who are inhabitants of Sunderland. ## What causes is The Freemen's Almshouses registered for? Accommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Freemen's Almshouses yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Freemen's 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-freemen-s-almshouses&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Freemen's Almshouses a legitimate charity? Yes. The Freemen's Almshouses is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 230212) 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 Freemen's Almshouses's charity number? The Freemen's Almshouses's charity number is 230212. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 230212? Search 230212 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 Freemen's Almshouses do? The Charity's income is to be applied for the benefit of residents in its almshouses. The residents shall be poor persons who are inhabitants of Sunderland. Does The Freemen's Almshouses have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Freemen's 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 Freemen's Almshouses? The Freemen's 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/230212).