--- title: "The Redbourn Charities — check charity number 217154 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Redbourn Charities a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 217154. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Vaughan Mead. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-redbourn-charities retrieved: 2026-08-27T21:17:27.420Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Redbourn Charities is a registered charity (number 217154) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; the prevention or relief of poverty; accommodation/housing. Its latest reported income was £146,759 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Redbourn Charities? Registered charity number 217154 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Vaughan Mead Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £146,759 Website [www.theredbourncharities.org](http://www.theredbourncharities.org/) ## What does The Redbourn Charities do? The Redbourn Charities offers accommodation in almshouses, and maintains these and the grounds. It manages its investments in order to achieve this main activity, but also uses the money for charitable purposes for the benefit of poor persons resident in the (ancient) Parish of Redbourn, and gives an annual donation to Redbourn Care Group and the remainder for certain other prescribed purposes. ## What causes is The Redbourn Charities registered for? General Charitable PurposesThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Redbourn Charities yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Redbourn Charities 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-redbourn-charities&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.theredbourncharities.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Redbourn Charities a legitimate charity? Yes. The Redbourn Charities is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 217154) 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 Redbourn Charities's charity number? The Redbourn Charities's charity number is 217154. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 217154? Search 217154 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 Redbourn Charities do? The Redbourn Charities offers accommodation in almshouses, and maintains these and the grounds. It manages its investments in order to achieve this main activity, but also uses the money for charitable purposes for the benefit of poor persons resident in the (ancient) Parish of Redbourn, and gives an annual donation to Redbourn Care Group and the remainder for certain other prescribed purposes. Does The Redbourn Charities have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Redbourn Charities. 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 Redbourn Charities? The Redbourn Charities's website is http://www.theredbourncharities.org — 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/217154).