--- title: "The Horton Almshouses — check charity number 218452 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Horton Almshouses a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 218452. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Dembleby House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-horton-almshouses retrieved: 2026-08-26T16:00:06.271Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Horton Almshouses is a registered charity (number 218452) 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 £39,973 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Horton Almshouses? Registered charity number 218452 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Dembleby House Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £39,973 ## What does The Horton Almshouses do? Providing accommodation for elderly people over the age of retirement who are unable to house themselves. ## What causes is The Horton Almshouses registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Horton Almshouses yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Horton 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-horton-almshouses&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Horton Almshouses a legitimate charity? Yes. The Horton Almshouses is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 218452) 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 Horton Almshouses's charity number? The Horton Almshouses's charity number is 218452. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 218452? Search 218452 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 Horton Almshouses do? Providing accommodation for elderly people over the age of retirement who are unable to house themselves. Does The Horton Almshouses have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Horton 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 Horton Almshouses? The Horton 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/218452).