--- title: "The Hereford Society for Aiding the Industrious — check charity number 212220 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Hereford Society for Aiding the Industrious a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 212220. Education/training charity based in Bath Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-hereford-society-for-aiding-the-industrious retrieved: 2026-08-26T07:57:45.748Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Hereford Society for Aiding the Industrious is a registered charity (number 212220) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £170,985 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Hereford Society for Aiding the Industrious? Registered charity number 212220 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Bath Street Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £170,985 ## What does The Hereford Society for Aiding the Industrious do? Provides and maintains almshouses for elderly people in Herefordshire. Give donations to people in need who are or were industrious and require money to get over a hurdle provided they live in Herefordshire. ## What causes is The Hereford Society for Aiding the Industrious registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Hereford Society for Aiding the Industrious yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Hereford Society for Aiding the Industrious 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-hereford-society-for-aiding-the-industrious&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Hereford Society for Aiding the Industrious a legitimate charity? Yes. The Hereford Society for Aiding the Industrious is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 212220) 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 Hereford Society for Aiding the Industrious's charity number? The Hereford Society for Aiding the Industrious's charity number is 212220. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 212220? Search 212220 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 Hereford Society for Aiding the Industrious do? Provides and maintains almshouses for elderly people in Herefordshire. Give donations to people in need who are or were industrious and require money to get over a hurdle provided they live in Herefordshire. Does The Hereford Society for Aiding the Industrious have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Hereford Society for Aiding the Industrious. 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 Hereford Society for Aiding the Industrious? The Hereford Society for Aiding the Industrious 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/212220).