--- title: "The Henry Gilder Drake Charity — check charity number 1157467 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Henry Gilder Drake Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1157467. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Colchester. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-henry-gilder-drake-charity retrieved: 2026-08-26T07:57:50.297Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Henry Gilder Drake Charity is a registered charity (number 1157467) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £117,415 (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 Henry Gilder Drake Charity? Registered charity number 1157467 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Colchester Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £117,415 ## What does The Henry Gilder Drake Charity do? Provision of affordable housing in the form of almshouses ## What causes is The Henry Gilder Drake Charity registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Henry Gilder Drake Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Henry Gilder Drake 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-henry-gilder-drake-charity&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Henry Gilder Drake Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. The Henry Gilder Drake Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1157467) 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 Henry Gilder Drake Charity's charity number? The Henry Gilder Drake Charity's charity number is 1157467. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1157467? Search 1157467 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 Henry Gilder Drake Charity do? Provision of affordable housing in the form of almshouses Does The Henry Gilder Drake Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Henry Gilder Drake 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 Henry Gilder Drake Charity? The Henry Gilder Drake 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/1157467).