--- title: "The Hartley Cottage Homes — check charity number 224682 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Hartley Cottage Homes a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 224682. Accommodation/housing charity based in Colne. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-hartley-cottage-homes retrieved: 2026-08-26T05:44:29.583Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Hartley Cottage Homes is a registered charity (number 224682) 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 £128,170 (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 Hartley Cottage Homes? Registered charity number 224682 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Colne Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £128,170 ## What does The Hartley Cottage Homes do? To administer twenty almshouse properties. ## What causes is The Hartley Cottage Homes registered for? Accommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Hartley Cottage Homes yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Hartley Cottage Homes 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-hartley-cottage-homes&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Hartley Cottage Homes a legitimate charity? Yes. The Hartley Cottage Homes is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 224682) 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 Hartley Cottage Homes's charity number? The Hartley Cottage Homes's charity number is 224682. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 224682? Search 224682 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 Hartley Cottage Homes do? To administer twenty almshouse properties. Does The Hartley Cottage Homes have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Hartley Cottage Homes. 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 Hartley Cottage Homes? The Hartley Cottage Homes 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/224682).