--- title: "The OutHouse — check charity number 1006244 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The OutHouse a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1006244. General Charitable Purposes 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-outhouse retrieved: 2026-08-27T05:20:11.789Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The OutHouse is a registered charity (number 1006244) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £145,288 (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 OutHouse? Registered charity number 1006244 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Colchester Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £145,288 Website [www.theouthouse.org.uk](http://www.theouthouse.org.uk/) ## What does The OutHouse do? Outhouse East supports the delivery of equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people of Essex and East Anglia. Offering services around information and support for LGBT people. Operating a counselling service and social groups. We also operate an LGBT community hub in Colchester, which has a cafe, meeting room and large library. ## What causes is The OutHouse registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The OutHouse yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The OutHouse 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-outhouse&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.theouthouse.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The OutHouse a legitimate charity? Yes. The OutHouse is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1006244) 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 OutHouse's charity number? The OutHouse's charity number is 1006244. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1006244? Search 1006244 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 OutHouse do? Outhouse East supports the delivery of equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people of Essex and East Anglia. Offering services around information and support for LGBT people. Operating a counselling service and social groups. We also operate an LGBT community hub in Colchester, which has a cafe, meeting room and large library. Does The OutHouse have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The OutHouse. 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 OutHouse? The OutHouse's website is http://www.theouthouse.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/1006244).