--- title: "The Upper Almshouses — check charity number 236493 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Upper Almshouses a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 236493. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Town Lane. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-upper-almshouses retrieved: 2026-08-28T12:46:13.499Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Upper Almshouses is a registered charity (number 236493) 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 £15,216 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Upper Almshouses? Registered charity number 236493 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Town Lane Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £15,216 Website [www.newportminster.org](http://www.newportminster.org/) ## What does The Upper Almshouses do? Alms House's ## What causes is The Upper Almshouses registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyAccommodation/housing ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Upper Almshouses yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Upper 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-upper-almshouses&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.newportminster.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Upper Almshouses a legitimate charity? Yes. The Upper Almshouses is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 236493) 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 Upper Almshouses's charity number? The Upper Almshouses's charity number is 236493. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 236493? Search 236493 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 Upper Almshouses do? Alms House's Does The Upper Almshouses have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Upper 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 Upper Almshouses? The Upper Almshouses's website is http://www.newportminster.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/236493).