--- title: "The Hostel of the Good Shepherd — check charity number 261373 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Hostel of the Good Shepherd a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 261373. Accommodation/housing charity based in Hindhead Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-hostel-of-the-good-shepherd retrieved: 2026-08-26T16:00:36.991Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Hostel of the Good Shepherd is a registered charity (number 261373) 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 £32,573 (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 Hostel of the Good Shepherd? Registered charity number 261373 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Hindhead Road Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £32,573 ## What does The Hostel of the Good Shepherd do? To hold and maintain Almshouse premises in perpetuity for the use of the aged poor without distinction of sex, class or creed. ## What causes is The Hostel of the Good Shepherd registered for? Accommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Hostel of the Good Shepherd yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Hostel of the Good Shepherd 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-hostel-of-the-good-shepherd&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Hostel of the Good Shepherd a legitimate charity? Yes. The Hostel of the Good Shepherd is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 261373) 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 Hostel of the Good Shepherd's charity number? The Hostel of the Good Shepherd's charity number is 261373. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 261373? Search 261373 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 Hostel of the Good Shepherd do? To hold and maintain Almshouse premises in perpetuity for the use of the aged poor without distinction of sex, class or creed. Does The Hostel of the Good Shepherd have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Hostel of the Good Shepherd. 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 Hostel of the Good Shepherd? The Hostel of the Good Shepherd 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/261373).