--- title: "The Hosking Houses Trust — check charity number 1209930 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Hosking Houses Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1209930. Disability charity based in Clifford Chambers. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-hosking-houses-trust retrieved: 2026-08-26T16:00:05.127Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Hosking Houses Trust is a registered charity (number 1209930) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: disability; the prevention or relief of poverty; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £10 (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 Hosking Houses Trust? Registered charity number 1209930 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Clifford Chambers Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £10 Website [hoskinghouses.org.uk](https://hoskinghouses.org.uk/) ## What does The Hosking Houses Trust do? We support established women writers, artists and creative practitioners, usually aged over 40, who face some kind of need in developing their work, by offering free periods of residency in Church Cottage, Clifford Chambers, two miles south of Stratford-upon-Avon. The cottage is comfortable, private and includes a small well-lit studio and garden. Bursaries are sometimes available. ## What causes is The Hosking Houses Trust registered for? DisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Hosking Houses Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Hosking Houses Trust 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-hosking-houses-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://hoskinghouses.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Hosking Houses Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Hosking Houses Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1209930) 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 Hosking Houses Trust's charity number? The Hosking Houses Trust's charity number is 1209930. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1209930? Search 1209930 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 Hosking Houses Trust do? We support established women writers, artists and creative practitioners, usually aged over 40, who face some kind of need in developing their work, by offering free periods of residency in Church Cottage, Clifford Chambers, two miles south of Stratford-upon-Avon. The cottage is comfortable, private and includes a small well-lit studio and garden. Bursaries are sometimes available. Does The Hosking Houses Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Hosking Houses Trust. 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 Hosking Houses Trust? The Hosking Houses Trust's website is https://hoskinghouses.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1209930).